Job Vacancy: Senior Accountant – Athi River
Location: Athi River
Reporting to: Directors
Salary: 70k – 100k
Our client is a well-established
organization in the industrial waste management space.
They are looking for a well
experienced Senior Accountant.
The candidate will handle
implementation and maintenance of the necessary systems and controls to
safeguard the company’s assets and maintain the integrity of its financial data
and operations.
Responsibilities
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Manage all day to day accounting
operations of the business ensuring that correct transactions are posted in the
system in a timely and accurate manner.
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Ensure that the company financial and
accounting policies are implemented correctly.
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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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Stay up to date with technological
advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
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Establish and maintain financial
policies and procedures for the company
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Ensure the integrity of the financial
data in the accounting software.
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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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Ensure that the company does not have
stock outs, and that orders are placed in a timely manner for all
replenishment.
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Be an integral part of the monthly
financial stock takes and investigate all variances which arise and explain
these to management.
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Analyze transaction data and make
recommendations on general business optimization.
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Ensure that the company is fully
compliant with all tax and financial obligations as per the legislation and
regulations of Kenya. Engage third parties to provide assistance as and when
necessary.
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Develop and track department key performance
indicators and provide regular feedback to the team on these and any areas in
need of improvement.
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Manage the annual external audit and
present the draft audited accounts to the Senior Management for review and sign
off.
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Prepare monthly financial reports on
company performance, and ensure any issues are investigated and explained.
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Provide insightful information and
expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision
making.
Qualifications
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At least 4 years’ experience of accounting
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Qualified Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA
or equivalent) are a mandatory requirement
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MUST have experience working in a
busy distribution company
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Attention to detail and exceptional
organizational skills
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Ability to advise critically and
appraise policies and procedures and make suggestions for improvements.
Adaptable and flexible with the ability to drive change and transformation.
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Must uphold confidentiality, be
tactful, and proactive.
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Committed to professional values and
work ethics with a high sense of integrity.
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Able to lead, motivate and bring the
best out of a team of professionals.
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Bachelor Degree in Finance/
Accounting will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge,
possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Accountant – Athi River) to
jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 24th September 2019.
Kindly indicate current/last salary
on your CV.
NB: We do not charge any fee for
receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for
interview will be contacted.
