Job Vacancy: Chief Accountant
Basic Function: Responsible for
overseeing all accounting functions, making sure reporting and bookkeeping is
accurate and in compliance by directing and implementing all accounting-related
practices for a company.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for Inventory Accounting including imports costs
booking
Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g.
1.
Accounts receivable accounting-payment allocations, credit notes
issuance and settlement, WH VAT Allocation
2.
Accounts payable accounting-invoices booking, payments to
suppliers, timely payments allocation, account reconciliations
3.
General ledger accounting
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Maintaining monthly accounts closing activities and monthly
closing checklist
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Coordination with internal and external auditors
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Responsible for timely VAT, PAYE, Withholding VAT, NHIF, NSSF
Payments, Accounting compliances & Returns
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Perform daily bank reconciliations and bank balance statement
circulation in the agreed format
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Responsible for day to day banking activities including foreign
currency transactions, custom duty payments and liaising with banks
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Maintaining a compliance calendar and tracker for various
internal and statutory compliance
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Ensure all the expenses are booked and payments done in
compliance with the chart of Authority
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Issuing of daily, weekly and monthly MIS Reports preparation in
the agreed formats
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Supervise, train and develop accounts executive to achieve a
highly productive and motivated team
Skills and
Qualifications:
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Education Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance
related; CPA/ACCA Will be an added advantage
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Experience needed: 4-8 years
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Working experience in SAP
Other Requirements
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Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS
Excel
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Able to work independently and highly meticulous
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Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to remain organized
under pressure, friendly and efficient
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Demonstrate financial analysis and reporting skills
Send CV to hr1@somotex.com
