We
are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Accountant - Financial Systems & Analysis
Ref: FIN-SAFSA-AUG11
Reporting to the Manager - Financial Systems & Analysis the job holder will
be responsible for executing relevant tasks required in the development and
enhancement in the use of the business integrated system application i.e.
Oracle and incorporate the various business processes.In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Accountant - Financial Systems & Analysis
Ref: FIN-SAFSA-AUG11
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate
and document all the business transactional processes that impact on
Financial Accounting;
- Mapping
of the documented processes to activated ERP applications;
- Identify
simple and efficient methods of extracting information to assist in the
financial reporting;
- Identify
modules in the ERP relevant to the business that require to be implemented
and justify their value add to the business;
- Collect
information and prepare written proposals for implementation of
enhancements to the ERP usage;
- Participate
in the preparation of detailed project plans for execution of approved
proposals within tight deadlines;
- Assist
in the co-ordination of the execution for the approved projects;
- Prepare
progress reports for project monitoring;
- Co-ordinate
training between the users and developers in Financial Accounting.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified
Accountant CPA (K)/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent with Honours degree from a
recognized university. An IT qualification will be an added advantage;
- 4-5
years Accounting experience in a well run company of which 2 should be at
a supervisory level;
- Hands
on experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably
with ERP application;
- Demonstrate
proficiency in project management skills and competencies;
- Thorough
understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and
experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the
workplace;
- Experience
in co-ordination of project activities to completion;
- Ability
to critically analyse processes and systems for enhancement of
efficiencies and performance;
- Experience
in preparation and supervision of basic accounting ledger entries and
extraction of the Trial Balance and financial statements;
- Direct
involvement in Corporate reporting for financial and management
information;
- Ability
to relate well with both internal and external customers and work in
teams;
- Proactive,
confident, self- drive for results with the ability to work under pressure
and tight schedules/deadlines and with minimum supervision;
- Leadership
skills and ability to train others and enhance their skills and
competencies;
- A
proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.kehr@safaricom.co.ke
