Our client has been providing world class soft drinks to
consumers in Kenya and East Africa for over 55 years.
It is one of the pioneers and leading soft drinks brands.
They are looking forward to recruiting a chief accountant.
Job PurposeTo manage staff accountants and the Accounting/Audit departments as they relate to the financial reporting and transactional accounting of the company.
Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial
information and prepare financial reports.
Accomplishes tasks with particular emphasis on customer service
and seeks to add value for the company’s managers.
Co-ordinate the monthly departmental revenue monitoring statements and prepare reports to the Corporate Leadership team and the Board.
Co-ordinate the monthly departmental revenue monitoring statements and prepare reports to the Corporate Leadership team and the Board.
Take the lead role in advising the Board on technical accounting
and financial reporting issues.
Support the Chief Finance Officer in the discharge of his
statutory responsibilities.
Key duties/responsibilities of Chief Accountant:
Key duties/responsibilities of Chief Accountant:
- Responsible
for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of
mentoring and assisting employees within the department
- Closely
monitors the development and maintenance the ERP system
- Utilize
teamwork to develop departmental synergy.
- Monitors
compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and
company procedures.
- Reviews,
investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial
entries, documents, and reports.
- Assures
compliance with state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws.
- Reviews
accounts payables and weekly check runs.
- Determines
proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within
designated limits.
- Compiles
and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger
accounts, cost centers and documents business transactions.
- Responsible
for distributing financial statements and cost center reports.
- Prepares
work papers and supporting schedules for the annual financial
review.
- Staff
management and development.
- Assist
with annual budgets – prepares all allocations.
- Coordinate
monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
- Responsible
for all taxes obligations.
- Preparation
of the monthly statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements.
- Work
with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational
audits.
- Maintain
system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and
assets.
- Report,
analyze, and ensure integrity of all financial information.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Required Qualification, Knowledge and Experience
- Knowledge
of finance, accounting, audit, budgeting, and cost control principles
including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Experience
in ERP Financial Consulting
- Ability
to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and
projections:
- This
is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, three to five years of accounting
experience and successful completion of ACCA/CPA exams.
- Work
requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Leadership
and Negotiation skills are a must.
- Experience
working in the FMCG industry is a plus.
- Good
working knowledge of manufacturing and the excise tax regime will be an
added advantage.
To apply, kindly send an email with your CV attached to
jobs@jantakenya.com by 14th December 2012.
Do not attach certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you for your application.