Extension of Career Opportunities at KLB from 6th January – 13 January 2023
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (PAYABLES)
— KLB 5 Job Ref HR – Job Ref HR SA-5-2022 (1 POST)
Reports to:Assistant Finance Manager
(Accounts)
Direct reports:Accountant – Payables and
Budgeting
Duties &
Responsibilities
- Manage
the accounts payables, budgeting and taxation systems and processes.
- Co-ordinate
the processing of creditors, expenses and utility payments to meet
Bureau’s obligations. Provide technical and professional advice on matters
related to accounts payables, budgeting and taxation.
- Co-ordinate
the effective implementation of the Royalty Management System.
- Co-ordinate
the recovery, accounting and remittance of all taxes in compliance with
the Laws.
- Lead
and coordinate the budgeting processes, monthly performance tracking and
reforecasting and approval processes in line with laid down
timelines/schedules.
- Commit
expenditures to the approved vote heads for budgetary control.
- Co-ordinate
pending bills management and periodic reporting.
- Co-ordinate
and monitor the reconciliation of supplier’ accounts.
- Manage
bi-annual stock take and implement the approved stock adjustments.
- Co-ordinate
the preparation of the monthly creditors and royalty schedule report for
decision making.
- Resolve
suppliers’ complaints on outstanding debts.
- Liaise
with Supply Chain Department for supplier’s payments documentation
- Develop
and implement the monthly expenditure forecasts for effective working
capital management.
Education, Experience,
Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
- Minimum
7 years of working experience with at least three (3) years at senior
management/leadership position.
- Holder
of Certified Public Accountant (CPA–K) or Association of Chartered
Certified Accountant – (ACCA–UK) and in good standing.
- Certified
Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA–K) or Certified Financial Analyst
(CFA–UK) will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge
of Public Finance Act and International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Problem
solving, analytical, leadership, decision making, integrity, good
communication, organisation and planning skills.
- A
good team player, maintains high work standards, reliable, easily adapts
to new environments, pays attention to detail and self-motivated.
THE CANDIDATES
Interested candidates who
meet the above criteria should send applications clearly indicating the job
title and reference number of the position, enclose a comprehensive CV stating
your current position, photocopies of relevant certificates and testimonials as
well as names and contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees
familiar with your qualifications and work experience. Include your day and
evening telephone numbers and your contact email address.
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya 2010 including; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans
Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved
Credit Reference Bureau.
How to Apply
visit KLB Website on www.klb.co.ke and send your ON-LINE APPLICATION addressed to
The Managing Director
Kenya Literature Bureau
(KLB)
Bellevue Area
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 30022 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi
Kenya Literature Bureau is
an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
