Finance/ Business Accountant
Key Roles &
Responsibilities
Accounting
- Supports and co-leads on accounting analysis and
auditing for assigned area of responsibility
- Prepare a variety of complex financial and/or cost
activities, statements and/or reports including but not limited to trial
balances, balance sheets, financial statements, profit-and-loss statements
or statements of sourcing and application of funds. Prepares journal
entries for entry into the general ledger or cost accounting system on a
monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating
costs, and preparing audit train support for the journal entries
- Prepares appropriate commentary or explanations
relating to report items of particular interest or significance. Conducts
any investigations of the accounts involved. Recommends to management the
actions to be taken
- Responsible for all aspects of accounts
receivables – review and approve manual billings, review debtors ageing
and determine follow up actions, ensure all sales related activities are
reported timely and accurate
Tax and Audit
- Ensures that systems and procedures are in
compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices, and
applicable regulations.
- Prepare audit documentation and participation in
internal and external audits
- Identify, recommend and implement solutions in
consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities
in the areas of operation.
Business Partnering
and Projects
- Align with non-finance local departments as
needed, e.g. logistics, HR, marketing, 3rd party as needed (e.g.
distributor company)
- To provide financial support and data analysis and
reports to relevant stakeholders by receiving the request, identifying the
required outputs, preparing the data and analysis and presenting /
submitting to the relevant party within the agreed deadlines
- Customer Service (sales order processing) –
working with logistics to ensure delivery of excellent customer service.
Supplies or explains data to customers, secures information, or describes
data, which could be made available. Provides advice on accounting matters
especially when based on well-established principles and practices
- Projects: independently and proactively seeks and
identifies opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within
the Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain organization. Recommends and
implements solutions designed to improve the processes
- Supports on Finance transformation topics
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Accounting IAS Certification (i.e. CPA, ACCA etc.) preferred
- Proven knowledge of finance and accounting
principles and practices GAAP or IFRS and auditing
- Knowledge of applications in a computerized
environment, including spreadsheets applications, and databases (e.g.
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, G-Suite, etc.)
- Experience working with one or more SAP Modules
(i.e. FCC, FI, CO/PA, MM, and FA) and related technology systems
- Proven analytical, and accuracy skills. Requires
attention to details
- Proactive and accountable for delivering results
(follows through to through to execute all tasks). Ability to
perform work with limited direction and guidance.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and multitask,
adhere to tight and established deadlines, and manage up
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player
attitude
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation and analytical skills
Experience
- Finance/Accounting experience 3 – 5 years
- Prior experience in Pharmaceutical companies is a
plus
- Prior experience in transition projects is a plus
Method of
Application
Interested
and qualified? Go to Roche Kenya on www.roche.com to
apply