Vivo Activewear
Job Vacancy: Senior Accountant
Job Vacancy: Senior Accountant
Do you have what it takes to join a vibrant team?
Vivo Activewear prides in inspiring
women to look and feel great. It is a place to explore potential, eliminate
boundaries and push out the edges of what we can be. The company seeks to
nature talent, grow and bring dreams to fruition. Our culture thrives by
embracing diversity and rewarding performance. We seek achievers, leaders and
visionaries to bring skills and passion to a challenging and constantly
evolving Fashion Industry.
About the position
The position holder will apply
principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial
reports by compiling information, preparing financial statements, and
utilizing, adhering and enforcing the appropriate accounting control procedures.
He will report to the Chief Finance Officer.
Responsibilities
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Preparations of timely and accurate
monthly/quarterly management reports
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Handling statutory deductions and tax
payments while observing the stipulated deadline dates of submission, this includes
the following taxes, Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Withholding tax, NHIF, NSSF NITA
levies etc.
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Coordinate both external and internal
audits and ensure effective implementation of audit recommendations, making of
final accounts.
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Responsible to check and reconcile
respective bank statements on a monthly and weekly basis.
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Ensuring financial transactions are
properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting systems
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Reviews, investigates, and corrects
errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
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Reviews accounts payables and weekly
check runs and reconciles
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Responsible for verification of
income auditing, receivables & debtors reconciliation
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Analyze transactional processes and
identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved.
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Coordinate monthly closing process
and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
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Provide feedback on company policies
and procedures, and constantly look out for potential changes which could
improve operational efficiency, reduce costs or improve cash flow management.
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Implement a strict internal control
framework, with adequate checks and balances, to mitigate against the risk of
fraud or error.
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Provide monthly cash flow forecasts
for CFO to review and sign off on.
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Prepare weekly lists of payment runs
for approval by the CFO.
Behavioral Competence
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Strong leadership skills
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Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
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Should be of a smart appearance and
articulate.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Commerce
(Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option),
Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
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Qualified Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA ,
or equivalent) are a mandatory requirement
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Strong financial and accounting
knowledge (IFRS)
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Strong consolidation knowledge and
experience
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Statutory understanding (companies
act and Tax)
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Financial analysis experience
How to Apply
Please indicate your salary
expectation on the subject line.
Applications that do not include the
salary expectation will NOT be considered.
If you believe you are the right
person for the position and would like to be a part of our Team, kindly send a
detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@vivoactivewear.com by April 2,
2019.
The subject of your email should be
“Senior Accountant – (Expected Salary)”
We would love to respond to all your
applications but due to a large number of applications received for advertised
positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.