Our client Hotpoint Appliances Ltd
has been around since 1984 and distributes some of the leading global brand
such as LG Electronics, Westpoint, Ariston and Kenwood.
Through strong supplier partnerships,
they have a promise to provide customers with quality products featuring the
latest technology, while offering unparalleled after-sales service.
As a result of this expansion they
are seeing to fill the position of a Financial
Accountant who will report and work very closely with the
Financial Controller in delivering set company objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a full set of accounts as required
by law and management using Company’s ERP system.
- Ensures that books are up to date at all times
- everything is posted correctly in real time, keeping in mind that MA has
to prepare his reports based on the financial records.
- Monitor all claims and ensures that ensure
that all control and other accounts are reconciled at least once a month.
- Ensure that the P & L statements, Balance
Sheet and other such financials are prepared and submitted to management
on time
- Ensure that all Debtors statements are on
time. This also includes following to ensure creditors are paid as per
credit periods; the job holder will also ensure that all queries relating
to this are resolved.
- Take lead in managing and submitting timely
and accurately reports to the bank, internal auditors, working Directors,
heads of departments as well as submission of taxes through the iTax
system,
- Negotiating on behalf of the Financial
Controller with external parties such as Insurers and ensure that
all declaration are sent to the Insurers on time
- Support the Financial Controller in production
of all reports required by the Board of Directors
- Continuously monitors all procedures and
controls and suggests necessary changes to the Financial Controller and
Management to improve work flow, cut out duplications, improve internal
controls to guard against frauds, etc.
- Works closely with marketing and other
departments in setting up credit limits and collection of debts
- Process staff payroll
- Process rentals, payments for utilities,
licences and the like are made on time
- Suggests business strategies to generate
shareholder value
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or a Diploma in Accounting
- Qualifications in ACCA,CPA or ACMA
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in an senior
accounting position with a Commercial organisation
- Experience in maintaining books using ERP
systems
- Experience in preparing financial reports for
management.
- Experience in working with External Auditors
- Some experience/knowledge in supply chain
management
- Has some Knowledge of legal requirements for
companies and Tax matters
- Has some Knowledge of trademarks and
insurances
Skills Required:
- IT literate and fully conversant with high end
ERP systems
- Able to work in a team environment
- Have analytical problem solving skills
- Ability to evaluate alternatives and make
recommendations to management on business issues
- Have good written and verbal communications
skills
How to Apply:
Send your application including a
cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV
highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a
daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional
referees by close of business Friday 28th August, 2015
Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not charge
fees for receiving or processing job applications.
