Interview Location –: Nairobi
Job Location – Tanzania
Industry: Agriculture
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES 100k
Benefit: Accommodation
provided
Job Summary
Our client is an exporter and distributor
of fresh vegetables, fruits, and horticultural crops from Kenya. They seek to
hire a Chief Accountant to manage and coordinate the Company’s accounting
function ensuring compliance with finance and accounting policies, business
controls, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that consolidated management
reports are submitted in a timely manner
Prepare and analyze monthly,
quarterly, and annual financial statements
Provide insights into financial
performance, including variance analysis and trend identification
Gather information and input for
budgeting purposes in a timely and efficient manner
Analyze historical financial data and
trends to develop accurate and realistic budget projections
Ensure that budgets are comprehensive,
covering all relevant income and expense categories
Develop and maintain financial
forecasting models to project future financial performance
Regularly update forecasts to reflect
changes in business conditions, market dynamics, and internal factors
Prepare reports on future revenue and
expenditure expectations as required
Maintain and reconcile the general
ledger accounts
Ensure the accuracy and completeness
of financial records
Validate transactions in the
Accounting System
Monitor cash flows and prepare cash flow
forecasts
Manage working capital and optimize
cash utilization
Support group audits and consolidation
processes
Ensure compliance with accounting
principles and regulations
Maintaining the company – wide control
environment, monitor and report compliance gaps and drive improvement
Collaborate with external auditors
during annual audits
Develop and update company finance
policies, procedures and processes manual
Research on technical accounting and
tax matters and ensure compliance at group level
Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring
compliance with local and federal tax laws
Stay updated on changes in tax
regulations
Lead the month-end and year-end
closing processes
Ensure timely and accurate financial
reporting
Utilize accounting software and
systems to streamline financial processes
Identify opportunities for process
improvements and automation
Provide guidance and support to junior
accounting staff and local finance teams as required
Foster a culture of learning and
development within the team
Drive discussions with the senior
management team in formulating the company’s future direction with strategic
and tactical initiatives.
Strategically steer the financial ship
of the company in regard to current and future financial status
Develop and continuously maintain a
credible financial plan (budget, forecasting) that supports the organization’s
strategic objectives, including long-term stability
Will act as the ‘moral compass,’
assisting in guiding the business to profitability and beyond and supporting
the business strategic plan
Support in organisational fundraising
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related
field
CPA (K) finalist or ACCA
MBA is an added advantage
At least 7 years experience and 3
years experience in management in a fast-paced Finance department with an
all-round knowledge of all finance processes in a group setting
Experience in horticulture or
agribusiness will be an added advantage
Excellent understanding of accounting
and reporting standards and procedures.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Good leadership skills with the
ability to direct and supervise
Preparation of consolidated financial
statements
Proficiency in ERP
Advanced Excel skills
Multi-cultural work background
Outstanding verbal and written
communication skills
Excellent Interpersonal skills
High integrity
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge and
possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief Accountant-Tanzania) to jobs@summithrmc.com by 26th March 2024.
