Senior Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 120K - 150K)

Vacancy: Senior Accountant 

Industry: Outdoor Advertising
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Salary: Ksh 120,000 - 150,000 Gross

Our client is a company well recognized for its architecturally inspired designs backed up with its unrivalled technical experience. 

They provide unique yet compelling, large, dramatic and beautiful designs made out to make a statement.

Job Purpose: The senior accountant will be in-charge of all accounting duties of both financial and management accounting. 

They will be responsible for preparing financial and performance reports, budgets and reviews, cash flow management, internal control and tax studies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Experience developing budgets and rolling forecasts - balance statement, profit and loss
  • Ensures the accurate and timely preparation of journal entries.
  • Prepares monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
  • Utilize teamwork to develop departmental synergy.
  • Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Review, investigate, and correct error/s/ and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
  • Review accounts payables and weekly check runs.
  • Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
  • Prepares and analyzes balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Documentation of financial processes and procedures.
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and documents business transactions.
  • Distribute financial statements and cost center reports.
  • Applies cost accounting methods to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance.
  • Prepares work papers and supporting schedules for the annual financial review.
  • Prepare financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
  • Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved.
  • Closely maintain and monitor the fixed assets system.
  • Adhere to internal and external deadlines.
  • Ensure staffs are accountable for accuracy and timeliness of inventory controls and cost controls.
  • Assist with annual budgets
  • Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
  • Responsible for all taxes obligations such as VAT, PAYE, Customs Duty etc.
  • Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.
  • Preparation of the monthly statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements.
  • Work closely with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
  • Maintain system of accounts and keep records of all company transactions and assets.
  • Report, analyze, and ensure integrity of all financial information.
  • Controlling the payroll and salary transfers.
  • Follow up on debt collections while monitoring cash flows.
Education / Skills
  • Advanced degree or diploma in Business / Accounts related field.
  • Min. 5 years experience of working experience
  • Min. 3 years experience in leading and managing Finance Department
  • Certified Public Accountant Kenya
  • Good communication and people management skills.
  • Accurate reporting and forecasting using various financial information systems
  • Experience in audit exercises.
  • Knowledgeable on relevant tax requirements and accounting duties for department staff.
  • Experience in financial operations and legislations
How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Accountant (120-150K) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 25th October, 2014 

Kindly indicate your current/ last salary on your CV

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