Our client, a holding company
representing interests in hospitality, retail and finance is seeking to recruit
a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position at their Nairobi
office:
Accountant
Reporting to the Managing Director,
the Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the company complies with
accounting standards and practices.
Principal Accountabilities
·
Responsible for all day to day
financial transactions as well as processing and recording of all payments
·
Preparing cash flow projections and
keeping track of cash flow requirements of the organization
·
Spearheading the budget preparation
process and participating in financial audits in the company
·
Maintaining and controlling bank
accounts including the checking of bank statements
·
Ensuring timely and accurate
preparation of management and financial reports
·
Ensuring accounting financial records
are in compliance with established policies, procedures and standard
·
Preparing and timely remittance of
statutory returns and ensure they are filed before the deadline dates
·
Ensuring that the payroll is
adequately prepared on schedule and that salaries are paid on time
·
Advising the management on methods of
cutting costs
Key Qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in Accounting or any related
field
·
CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent
qualification.
·
At least 5 years’ experience in an
accounting environment
·
Good analytical skills and knowledge
of tax regulations.
·
Good communication and reporting
skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested
to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject
heading “ACCOUNTANT” by Friday, 27th September 2019 clearly indicating their
current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and
addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.