Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client if a food manufacturing company in Nairobi.

They seek to recruit an experienced person in the position of Senior Accountant.
She/he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s accounting function, build and manage effective and streamlined administrative / financial systems.
Prior experience working in an FMCG manufacturing environment a plus.
Key Responsibilities

·         Review and approve preparation and finalization of monthly & annual financial reports.
·         Coordinate all auditing activities-internal & external.
·         Ensure that all ledger accounts, financial statements and cost control systems are operating effectively.
·         Ensure financial record systems are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
·         File all company taxes correctly & ensure the company is tax compliant.
·         Review, analyse and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
·         Formulate a payment plan by observing the nature of incoming cash versus operations payment needs.
·         Prepare company’s expected & actual financial performance report.

·         Oversee stock taking and ensure all stock information is correctly posted in the system.
·         Administer proper filing of all documents-internal & external documents.
·         Review all suppliers & customer invoices and ensure they are all posted correctly and VAT is well captured.
·         Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement.
·         Coordinate monthly closing process during stock takes and aim to have minimal stock discrepancies.
Qualifications
·         Degree in accounting/finance.
·         Must be a CPA-K or ACCA holder
·         At least 5 years work experience in as a senior accountant in an FMCG company
·         Proficiency in accounting software tools like Tally and QuickBooks
·         Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system and policy updates.
·         Team leadership skills
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are advised to send their applications clearly quoting “SENIOR ACCOUNTANT” on the email subject head to info@leeandmyles.com so as to reach us on before 10th April, 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.