Job Vacancy: Accountant
– Freight / Courier Services
Location: Mombasa
Road, Nairobi
Reports to: General
Manager
An established international courier and logistics company is looking for an experienced Accountant to handle, prepare, compute, manage, research and analyze all financial information of their business.
An established international courier and logistics company is looking for an experienced Accountant to handle, prepare, compute, manage, research and analyze all financial information of their business.
Responsibilities include but
not limited to:
1. Accountancy and Financial Management
1. Accountancy and Financial Management
- Daily enter
key data of financial transactions in database and maintain financial data
bases.
- Investigate
problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for
bills.
- Prepare
vouchers, invoices, cheques, account statements, reports and reviews for
accuracy.
- Extract
general ledger information.
- Reconcile bank
statements.
- Reconcile
accounts in a timely manner.
- Preparation
and verification of supplies – Billings’ accuracy and negotiating costing.
- Ensure
financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
procedures.
- Ensure
accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
- Establish and
monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control
procedures.
- Resolve
accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
- Monitor and
support taxation issues.
- Review,
balance, and interpret computer reports, and makes corrections.
2. Budget and Management
Reporting
- Compile cost
reports, revenue and balance sheets.
- Continuous
management and support of budget and forecast activities.
- Prepare
financial management reports.
- Compile and
analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including
monthly and annual accounts.
- Ensure
accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
- Analyze and
advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends,
financial commitments and future revenues.
- Analyze
financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources
and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions
to business and financial problems.
3. Audit function
- Financial
audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
- Ensure that
all controls in place are being adhered to.
- Act as a focal
point for external audit engagement.
- Assessing how
well the business is complying with rules and regulations and informing
management whether any issues need addressing.
4. Payroll Management
- Preparation
and review of monthly payroll for correctness and completeness.
- Maintain
all payroll records.
- Prepare
and process all statutory deductions in a timely manner.
- Prepare
yearly payroll summaries and reconcile with statutory tax deductions
(PAYE, NSSF, NHIF)
Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in
Finance, Accounting or economics.
- Minimum of 6
years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets,
financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and
providing financial advice.
- Professional
qualifications such as CPA/CFA/ACCA or similar will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies
- Analytical -
Collects and researches data.
- Design -
Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Problem
Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and
analyzes information skillfully.
- Change
Management - Develops workable implementation plans.
- Quality
Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Cost
Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue Conserves
organizational resources.
- Judgment - Exhibits
sound and accurate judgment.
- Quality -
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Quantity -
Completes work in timely manner.
Deadline: Interested
parties should send their online applications on or before 15th September 2017
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered.
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.