Senior Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya (100K)

Job Title: Senior Accountant – Fresh Produce
 
Industry: Agribusiness
 
Report to: The Managing Director
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Salary: 70k – 100k Gross

Our client is a Kenya-based, indigenous company that specializes in growth and export of fresh produce, targeted specifically for the European market.  

They are looking for a Senior Accountant who is excellent in SAGE PASTEL, and good experience in the analysis and interpretation of data, and using the information to guide the management on the financial situation of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Timely and accurate reporting and ensuring proper records are maintained by reviewing general ledger accounts reconciliation and payment vouchers to ensure accuracy of accounting records
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Discuss financial performance with unit managers on a monthly and quarterly basis
  • Managing the payroll
  • Preparation of half year and year-end financial statements.
  • Preparation and submission of all statutory payments are made on time.
  • Creditors and debtors reconciliation
  • Daily reconciliation of the suppliers accounts.
  • Banking operations
  • Ensure accurate allocation of cost to the correct cost centre’s
  • Monthly stock count and valuation
  • Maintaining fixed assets register
  • Supplier payments.
  • Cash-flow statements
  • Preparation of annual budgets
  • Payroll processing.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely data capture and reports.
Qualification & Skills
  • Degree in a business related field (Finance / Accounting)
  • CPA(K).
  • MUST be well conversant with SAGE PASTEL.
  • A background in a fresh produce export firm will be an added advantage.
  • 5-7 years working experience in the senior accounting position.
  • Experience in a farming related company will be an added advantage.
  • Sound understanding of taxation in the Kenyan context.
  • Ability to lead a team.
  • Demonstrated capacity to analyse complex situations, solve problems and manage change.
  • Demonstrated skills in application of ICT tools and especially accounting software Sage Pastel.
  • Track record in achieving business targets, compliance and meeting legal and quality requirements.
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 – Fresh Produce) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before Friday 4th September, 2015

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing

only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.