Company Profile:Our Client is a worldwide co-leader of the global spirits and
wine industry.
Job Title: Kenya Accountant
Reports To: Finance Manager
Location: Nairobi
Main Purpose of the Job: Performs the complete accounting function for
the Kenyan operation and ad hoc accounting functions for PRK including general
ledger transactions and ledger reconciliations
Job Scope and Context:
Job Scope and Context:
- Service
Level
- Office
based with occasional travel within Kenya and seldom international
- On
going requirements to meet deadlines
Key Responsibilities:
Process journal and General Ledger reconciliations
Process journal and General Ledger reconciliations
- General
ledger journal entries are processed monthly
- Balance
sheet transactions are prepared and reconciled monthly
- Ad-hoc
monthly journals are processed
- Salary
journal prepared and posted monthly on ERP
- Cashbook
journals authorized and posted
- Monthly
and annual accounts are prepared and reviewed pursuant to Group and
General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) requirements
- Ensure
that all relevant control processes/policies as defined by the company are
strictly adhered to
Monitor CAPEX and periodic Depreciation/Disposals
- Purchase
of vehicle journal posted to general ledger
- Reconciliations
of amortisation schedules performed periodically
Processing TAX returns
- Accurate
preparation of employee-related tax and VAT forms
- Employee-related
tax and VAT paid monthly
- All
documentation and or preparation for auditors and or tax authorities is
completed timely
Control and processing of bank accounts
- Surplus
funds are transferred to Call Accounts and Regional Accounts where
appropriate
- Foreign
currency expense claims are received and processed
- Surplus
foreign currency is returned
- Foreign
cash on hand is revalued on monthly basis
- Group
Netting procedures are followed
- Foreign
loans and interest are monitored, processed and reconciled
Process the company bank account
- Payroll
journal reconciled with bank account
- Account
transactions are processed and reconciled monthly
Process of special delivery payments
- Deliveries
are cross-referenced with route sheets
- Monthly
payments are processed and actioned
- Accruals
are processed on monthly basis if invoice outstanding
Reconcile Customer Foreign Currency (CFC) bank accounts
- Payments
from CFC are correct
- CFC
bank statements are collated as required
- Debtors
Manager (AR) are processing foreign receipts
- Foreign
receipts have correct SPOT rate and are processed in accordance to GAAP
- Reconciliation
of balance in bank accounts with balance of bank account as per Trial
Balance before 15th of each month
Submit schedules to F, P & A Manager
- Fixed
asset schedules submitted monthly
- Interest
paid and received schedules submitted monthly
- Bank
balance summary schedules submitted monthly
- Forex
schedules submitted monthly
Closing the company system at relevant intervals (monthly, quarterly
half-yearly and yearly) and reporting the approved numbers into PRISMA.
And dealing with all queries relating to the submitted numbers
Deadlines are met for the submission of P&L, Balance Sheet,
Treasury and Tax reporting based on time-table set by Finance Manager for;
- Monthly
reporting
- Quarterly
Forecast
- Half
Year reporting
- Year-end
Close
Coordinate with frequent travelers
- Requests
for foreign cash or credit card applications or amendments received timely
- Receipt
of expense claims
Collaborate with external agencies
- Ongoing
communication with banks, and other financial institutions
- Applications
processed by banks timely
Job Requirements:
- Relevant
degree (business/commerce degree preferred), professional accounting
qualifications (CPA/CIMA/ACCA) and 3-5 years accounting experience in a
busy accounting environment
- Strong
MS excel competency preferred
- Knowledge
of IFRS required
- Management
Reporting & Analytical Skills
- Corporate
Policies/ Procedures & Internal Control
- Financial
Plan & Business Support
- Company
& Business Knowledge
- Legal,
Taxation & Compliance Issues
- Treasury
& Investment Management
- Credit
Management
- Accounting
Principles & Standards
- Management
Information Skills
- Planning
and Organizing
All interested candidates should send their applications to
mycv@myjobseye.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.