Financial Accountant
Sameer Africa Limited, a leading manufacturer and provider of tyres solutions with offices in Nairobi and with operations within the COMESA Region has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled & resourceful, candidate to fill the above position:-
Main purpose of the job
To provide accurate, meaningful and timely financial information, maintenance
of the books of accounts and ensuring integrity on all financial transactions
processing chain.Sameer Africa Limited, a leading manufacturer and provider of tyres solutions with offices in Nairobi and with operations within the COMESA Region has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled & resourceful, candidate to fill the above position:-
Main purpose of the job
Among others, key accountabilities will include:-
- Circulating
monthly closing timetable and making follow up to ensure adherence to
deadlines.
- Authorizing
journals into the accounting system to enable preparation of monthly
accounts.
- Assisting
in the preparation of monthly consolidated statement of financial position
and statement of cash flows.
- Reviewing
general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness in
their preparation.
- Assisting
in the preparation of financial statements for management as well as other
stakeholder's decision making.
- Ensuring
all relevant taxes for the Group are filed and paid for on or before due
date.
- Establishing,
lodging and following up tax refund claims with tax authorities (Kenya and
Offshore).
- Analyzing,
objecting and resolving tax assessments and inquiries from various Revenue
Authorities and other statutory bodies.
- Managing
relationships with various revenue authorities (KRA, URA and TRA) on tax matters
and ensure full compliance across the SAL network.
- Assisting
in reviewing Subsidiaries' financial reports for correctness and accuracy.
- Balancing-off
intercompany ledgers and preparing intercompany reconciliations including
a review of all trial balances.
- Preparing
dormant subsidiaries financial statements for management decision making.
- Developing,
supervising and coaching assigned staff to enhance performance for
increased productivity.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A
Bachelors Degree in Accounting/ Finance or a related business field
- A
Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K), / ACCA or equivalent) and be a member
of ICPAK
- At
least 4 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment
preferably a comparable role
- Knowledge
of IFRS / IAS and Taxation rules and laws
- Good
working knowledge of ERP systems – working knowledge of SAP Version 6.0
will be an added advantage
- A team
player with excellent communication skills, Attention to detail, problem
solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
- High
standards of ethics and values
Interested candidates should forward applications and detailed
CV's to the following Address
The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. BOX 30429- 00100, NAIROBI,
The Head of Human Resources
Sameer Africa Limited
P.O. BOX 30429- 00100, NAIROBI,
Or through: e-mail: vacancies@sameerafrica.com
Kindly indicate your telephone contacts, names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer.
Kindly indicate your telephone contacts, names and contacts of three referees, one of which should be current or a previous employer.
Interested candidates
will also be required to indicate their current and expected
remuneration.
The position should be
clearly indicated as the subject of the application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing date for applications is 29th June 2012
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing date for applications is 29th June 2012