Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Hiring Organization: Broadband Communication Networks
Location – Locality:
Location – Region:
Industry: Communication
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/07/2024

Location: Addis Ababa

Broadband Communication Networks is a communication technologies solution provider whose objective is to provide communication network solutions for; Mobile Network Operators, Fixed Network Operators, Regulators, Broadcasting houses, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Governments and large business organizations in East African with our HQ in Nairobi Kenya. We are experienced in End-to-End ICT Networks for diverse applications. For more info about us please visit our website; www.broadcom.co.ke

Job Summary


We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions who will be deployed in Ethiopia.

Responsibilities

Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable;

Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results;

Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status;

Prepares financial statement, payroll calculation, reconciliation bank statement, vender ledger with payable accounts and stock balance with subsidiary ledger;

Ensures asset control – the recording of description, location, value and other pertinent information of all company’s equipment, buildings and other property

Analyze costs of raw materials and other supplies and create cost-benefit analyses;

Classify costs accurately and establish standard costs and update them as appropriate;

Manage other subordinate staff in the department.

Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process;

Provide input into department’s goal setting process;

Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule;

Assist with tax audits and tax returns;

Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance;

Compute taxes and prepare tax returns

Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements

Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity

Audit financial transactions and documents

Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary

Comply with financial policies and regulations

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Any other related duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

BSc in Accounting or Finance

A Masters Degree is an added advantage

At least 4-5 years’ Work experience as an Accountant in similar positions, preferably in Telecommunication Industry

Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Hands-on experience with accounting software

Good knowledge of MS office and MS Excel skills

Highly detail oriented and organized in work

Self-motivation, commercial awareness, initiative and the ability to work as part of a team

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, technical, IT and numerical abilities are crucial.

How to Apply

If you meet these qualifications, please submit your applications only quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Accountant) to recruitment@broadcom.co.ke by 14th June 2024