Accountant
Industry: Retail Solutions
Reports to: Finance Manager with dotted line to HR Manager
Reports to: Finance Manager with dotted line to HR Manager
Our client is a service provider
covering every aspect of clients brand management to ensure the best
representation in retail environments and point of purchase. They seek to hire
an accountant preferably one working with an accounting firm due to the work
demand.
Responsibilities
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Administer and monitor the financial
system in order to ensure that company finances are maintained in an accurate
and timely manner
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Implement the set financial policies
and procedures and ensure that the set internal controls are implemented and
maintained throughout.
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Implement financial risk management
& controls that will maintain financial health of the organization
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Developing external relationships
with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers and statutory organisations
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Ensure transactions are properly
recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system
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Effective control & management of
company assets
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Ensure that all the payments are
authorised before the actual payment is done
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Ensure that salaries & wages are
paid on time and accurately including employee reimbursements
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Timely preparation and sharing of
correct, complete & accurate sales invoices
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Realisation of invoiced amounts,
calculation of margins and comparison with budget
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Reconcile the accounts payable and
receivables and ensure that accounts receivables are paid in a timely &
accurate manner.
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Ensure that periodic bank &
payment reconciliations are completed
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Scrutinize all the supporting
documents to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
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Ensure timely & accurate
processing & filing of statutory payments i.e PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, VAT, WHT,
Corporate Tax etc
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Maintain an orderly accounting filing
system and a system of controls over accounting transactions
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Ensure security for all company
cheques and always verify charges
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Accurate and timely preparation of
financial management accounts.
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Ensure compliance with local
government on financial reporting requirements and tax compliance.
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Maintain schedules supporting the
balance sheet items
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Preparation of monthly, quarterly and
other periodical treasury plans
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Maintain a vendors register
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Establish, maintain and reconcile the
general ledger
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Management and control of cash-flows,
working capital and budgets.
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Assist with preparation of the budget
monthly preparation and analysis of budget Vs Actual cost
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Avail all the documentation and
information as required by the auditors
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Maintain insurance coverages and
ensure Issuance of permits and licenses.
Qualifications
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Degree in Finance or Accounting
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Professional qualification in
Accounts – CPA (K) or ACCA.
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2-3 years Financial Management
experience preferably in an accounting consultancy firm but
retail/FMCGbackground will also be an advantage.
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Strong interpersonal &
Communication Skills.
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Solid understanding of accounting
& local labour principles.
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Working knowledge of local statutory
legislation and regulations.
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Must include knowledge of Excel and
proficiency in an accounting program or system.
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Excellent Time Management &
Organization skills.
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Ability to maintain financial,
accounting, administrative and personnel services in order to meet legislative
requirements and support Smollan operations.
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Continually inspire, motivate and
develop finance Intern(s) to understand what is expected of them.
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Maintain a healthy, positive and
seamless working relationship with all stakeholders.
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Actively and consistently maintain
high standards of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and
delivery.
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Ensure data integrity of all reports
to client and management.
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Plan and prioritise, demonstrating
abilities to manage competing demands.
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Demonstrate flexibility in balancing
achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to
organisational needs.
How to Apply
If you are up to the task and possess
the required qualifications, skills and experience, kindly send you CV and
cover letter to wanjira@proemmconsult.com by Wednesday 31st May 2017. Kindly quote the Job title
(Accountant) on the subject section.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
