Our client is one of the leading
exporters of fresh produce to international markets such as Middle East and
European Markets.
They seek to hire a Senior Accountant who will be tasked with managing all financial
transactions; will manage the annual audit process, coordinate the annual
budgeting and planning process as well as manage the vat, tax and required
statutory returns, submissions and payments.
Title: Senior
Accountant – Export
Salary: 60
– 80K
Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
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Manage all day to day accounting
operations of the business ensuring that correct transactions are posted in the
system in a timely and accurate manner.
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Ensure that the company financial and
accounting policies are implemented correctly.
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Provide feedback to the Finance
Manager on company policies and procedures, and constantly look out for
potential changes which could improve operational efficiency, reduce costs or
improve cash flow management.
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Ensure the integrity of the financial
data in the accounting software.
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Implement a strict internal control
framework, with adequate checks and balances, to mitigate against the risk of
fraud or error.
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Ensure that the company does not have
stock outs, and that orders are placed in a timely manner for all replenishment.
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Be an integral part of the monthly
financial stock takes and investigate all variances which arise and explain
these to management.
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Support negotiations with suppliers
in an effort to grow the company’s gross margin.
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Analyse transaction data and make
recommendations on general business optimization.
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Ensure that the company is fully
compliant with all tax and financial obligations as per the legislation and
regulations of Kenya. Engage third parties to provide assistance as and when
necessary.
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Develop, in conjunction with the
senior management team and the credit manager, a robust process for credit
management and be responsible for its implementation.
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Develop and track department key
performance indicators and provide regular feedback to the team on these and
any areas in need of improvement.
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Ensure all documents are filed in an
organized manner and easy to retrieve.
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Manage the annual external audit and
present the draft audited accounts to the Senior Management for review and sign
off.
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Lead the annual budget setting
process with all departments ensuring they have sufficient training in how to
complete templates, and then collate all the information into one company-wide
budget for presentation to management.
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Provide weekly short-term cash flow
forecasts for senior management to review and sign off on.
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Prepare monthly financial reports on
company performance, and ensure any issues are investigated and explained.
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Prepare weekly lists of payment runs
for approval by Finance Manager.
Qualifications
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Bachelor Degree in Finance/
Accounting
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At least 4 years’ experience of
accounting
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Qualified Accountant (CPA (K),
ACCA , or equivalent) are a mandatory requirement
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MUST have experience working in a
busy export company
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MUST be 38 years and above
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Attention to detail and exceptional
organizational skills
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Ability to advise critically and
appraise policies and procedures and make suggestions for improvements.
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Adaptable and flexible with the
ability to drive change and transformation.
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Must uphold confidentiality, be
tactful, and proactive.
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Committed to professional values and
work ethics with a high sense of integrity.
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Able to lead, motivate and bring the
best out of a team of professionals.