Job Title: Senior Accountant
Nature of Job: Full Time
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: 60k
Job Location: Nairobi,
Mlolongo
Job Summary: Our client, a
manufacturer and a distributor of cleaning and sanitation products for both
Industrial and Domestic use is looking to fill the role of a Senior Accountant
with good accounting experience in a busy manufacturing company.
The jobholder will report to the general manager and supervise
Accountant, Credit Controller & Accounts assistants in the company.
Duties and
Responsibilities
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Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses
entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
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Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts by verifying,
allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
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Maintain general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts;
preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
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Summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing
balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements like management accounts
monthly
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Avoid legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
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Provide leadership in the Accounts department
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Protect an organization’s value by keeping information
confidential.
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Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
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Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
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Review and suggest ways to improve overall efficiency and
spending of the company
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Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and
procedures
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Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level are well
managed
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Balance the debt and credit levels of the company and ensure
smooth operation
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Prepare the company annual budget and manage monthly
departmental budgets
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Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast
process
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Provide input into department’s goal setting process
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Prepare financial statements and produce budgets according to
schedule
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Oversee tax audits and tax returns
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Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
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Support month-end and year-end close process
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Develop and document business processes and accounting policies
to maintain and strengthen internal controls
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Liaise with the management to improve financial procedures
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Any other duties which may be given to you from time to time
Requirements:
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CPA (K) graduate
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Degree in Finance /Accounting or strategic management shall be
an added advantage
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A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting in FMCG
Environment – At least 1 year in a senior role
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Knowledge of Quick books ,Sage, Pastel accounting packages or
ERP system
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Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills
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Competent accounting and control skills related to project
entities
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Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in the
areas of strategic planning and organizational development
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Ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information
systems and procedures
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Experience of financial responsibility for a budget
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Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant
skills, qualifications and experience to recruitment@britesmanagement.com
Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is
filled
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted