Our client in the manufacturing industry based in Mombasa is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and confident individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and MUST be willing to relocate as the offices are in Vipingo to fill in the following position:
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Job Summary
Reporting to the General Manager, the overall purpose of this role is to handle all aspects of Finance and Accounting by providing appropriate financial advice. The role will be in charge of budgeting, financial analysis and capital asset as well as implementing financial and accounting policies and procedures
Main Responsibilities
of Job
- Ensures all the finance-related functions of the
company are flowing smoothly;
- Lead in identifying, developing and implementing
effective internal control mechanisms and drive consistent improvements in
financial processes and routines;
- Review all information collected for the
preparation of the general ledger regularly to ensure its accuracy and
completeness;
- Oversee the preparation of financial reports and
ensure adherence to accounting standards;
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and
annual financial progress reports for the department and forward for
approval, to ensure informed decisions are made within the Company
promptly;
- Supervise the account payables and receivable
activities to ensure timely service delivery to the company;
- Ensure that all transactions are as per accounting
standards and systems for compliance;
- Ensure financial issues and inquiries are
addressed from internal and external customers to ensure satisfactory
services;
- Ensure internal checks are carried out to
ensure effective and efficient accounting practices;
- Coordinate revenue collection and
expenditures of approved budgets to ensure the prudent use of available
funds of the company
- Ensure application of sound principles, systems,
and techniques in accounting for effective and efficient use of finances
and assets;
- Participate in the preparation of reports
regarding internal and external audits to ensure accurate information on
annual statements is correctly projected;
- Validation and verification of payments for
accuracy and accountability; and
- Ensure prudent revenue collection and expenditures
based on approved budgets
Key Skills and
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or
Finance Option), Economics, Administration and Business Management from a
recognized university
- Must have at least eight (8) cumulative years’
experience in a comparable position from a reputable organization
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) and
Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK).
- Must have vast SAP exposure
- Must have advanced IT skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple
and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines;
- Should have strong analytical and be
result-oriented;
- Must have high standards of integrity and ethical
practice;
- Must be capable of functioning effectively both as
a team player and a team leader;
- Must have management and Leadership skills
How To Apply
Interested candidates
are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@ke.gt.com by Tuesday, 8th November 2021 stating
the subject heading “CHIEF ACCOUNTANT” clearly indicating their current and
expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of
three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.