Exciting Accounts Assistant Job Opportunity
Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturer with a huge market
footprint in the confectionery and beverages market in Kenya and the region.
They seek to recruit a qualified, experienced self driven and
savvy individual for the Position of Accounts Assistant.
Job title: Accounts Assistant – Payables
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Accountant
Salary Range: Kshs 40,000 –
50,000 Gross
No of Positions: 1 (One)
Location: Nairobi
Placement: Immediate
Main Purpose of the
Job: The main purpose of the job is to initiate payments as per
approved payment terms and plan.
Key Deliverables for
the Position
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To ensure vendors are paid as per payment terms and plan.
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To ensure Directors personal payments are done as advised.
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To ensure statutory deductions payments are done before the
deadline date.
Key Responsibilities:
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Executing the departmental strategy through processes and
procedures/standards achieve the institution’s objectives.
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Bank reconciliation.
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Suppliers’ reconciliation and follow up on reconciling items.
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Make payments, posting and allocation.
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Filing of withholding tax and withholding VAT.
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Preparation of monthly payment plan.
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Bank correspondence and collection of original import documents
for Application of letter of credit.
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Benchmarking and implementing best practices in manufacturing
& respective areas of work.
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Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence
and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
Key indicators and
accountabilities
Key Interfaces
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Internal – IMPEX, Supply Chain, Payroll, Human Resource,
Insurance Depart and Security.
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External – Vendors, Consultants, Banks, KRA, NSSF and NHIF.
Qualifications and
work experience
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A holder of a business related degree.
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A holder of a CPA Part III.
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At-least 2 year(s) relevant experience.
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Basic Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, PPT).
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Some exposure to accounting software will be beneficial.
Other Job Specifications
General Skills
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Keen on Details.
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Communication Skills
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Customer Service Skills
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Quick learner.
Behavior
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Customer Centric.
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Ownership.
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Continuous Improvement.
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Leadership.
Applications Procedure
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in making a
meaningful Finance Career move in the rewarding FMCG sector, apply by
submitting your CV in confidence to:
The Recruiter.
Esquire Consultants.
P.O Box 76883-00620,
Nairobi.
Via recruit@esquireconsultants.co.ke and kindly indicate current
and expected salary in your application subject line, Cover Letter or CV.
Note:
Do not attach certificates and testimonials in your application.
Closing date for applications is Friday 28th August 2020
Shortlisting will be carried out on a rolling/ongoing basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.