Job Title: Accountant – Nairobi
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: 80K – 100K plus bonus
Our client is an expert in researching and developing soil and
crop-specific fertilizers in Kenya for more than 25 years.
They are seeking to hire an accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain up-to-date financial reports to facilitate management
decisions.
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Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies,
priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget,
accounting, and payroll.
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Ensure timely filing/payment of statutory obligations to ensure
compliance.
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Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and annual
management reports.
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Making projections on cash inflows and cash outflows to ensure
healthy working capital for the day-to-day running of the business.
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Assist in the preparation of regular financial statements and
accounts, such as profit and loss accounts.
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Forecasting and planning future spending and profits including
making recommendations on ways to reduce costs and increase profits.
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Coordinate and deal with the company bankers and auditors.
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Continually review the Finance manuals and policy documents to
ensure compliance with the strategy and the present challenges.
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Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
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Create and maintain good and effective working relations with
banks, financial institutions, statutory bodies, and key/leading corporate
clients
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Ensuring all the statutory deductions have been remitted within
the set deadlines.
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Develop and document business processes and accounting policies
to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
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Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Skills & Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounts, Finance, or related course from a
recognized university.
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CPA (K) qualification
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ICPAK membership in good standing.
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At least 10 years’ experience in administration, accounting and
HR
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Relevant practical experience in all types of account
reconciliations within a computerized environment.
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Experience with creating financial statements.
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Ability to produce accurate and timely final accounts.
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Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and
principles.
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Strong time management and organizational skills
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Proven Leadership skills.
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Excellent communication skills.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary
qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title
on the email subject (Accountant – Nairobi) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke on
or before Thursday 1st April 2021.
