Assistant Finance Associate
Superior Homes Kenya PLC is a real estate developer who takes
pride in being the pioneer of the open-plan gated community concept in East
Africa, which is now recognized as the future for sustainable living in East
Africa. Developments under the Superior Homes brand include Greenpark Estate in
Athi River, Pazuri at Vipingo and Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge.
The Assistant Finance
Associate will be providing support to the Finance, Strategic Finance and
Accounting functions of Superior Homes Kenya. This includes, but is not limited
to, preparation and maintenance of accurate financial records, accounts
payable, cashflow management, budget tracking, Cost allocation, Cost
rationalization, Financial management and Finance administration.
Responsibilities:
- Managing
the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely and accurate ledger cards
as well as promptly settlement of the suppliers’ payments in line with the
company policy.
- Ensuring
financial transactions are properly recorded and accurately entered into the
accounting systems.
- Ensuring
compliance with government and corporate policies laws and regulations.
- Monitors
compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
- Undertake
Off System cash and bank reconciliations.
- Compile
and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger
accounts, cost centers and document business transactions.
- Ensure
correct cost allocation to right cost centers i.e. per site and Division
- Take
responsibility for daily stock takes, spot checks, reconciliation and
timely preparation reports against expenses.
- Preparation
of financial reports and statements as may be required, summarize and
interpret current and projected company financial position.
- Analyze
transactions, processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and
efficiencies can be achieved.
- Apply
cost accounting methods to achieve efficient representation of cost center
performance.
- Reconciliation
of general ledgers including Payroll ledgers on weekly and Monthly basis
- Responsible
for preparation of statutory deductions and taxes ready for filing by
Finance Associate
- Responsible
for all LEML Payments and other satellite Sites Payments like Pazuri,
Lukenya and Limuru Projects
- Ensuring
that cost centers reports can be generated on timely basis
- Double
checks all Petty cash reimbursement requests against supporting documents
before replenishment
- Ensure
that daily, weekly and periodic financial objectives are met
- Contribute
ideas to improve the Finance department function
- Any
other duties that may be assigned
Requirements:
- A
bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with a preference for
Second-Class Upper division.
- MUST
have CPA qualification with minimum of Sec 2.
- MUST
have a minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in busy accounting office.
- Experience
in Construction, Real Estate or Hospitality will have added advantage
- Candidates
that have used Sage accounting software will have added advantage
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office and email applications
- Must
be candidate of unquestionable integrity
- Should
also be dynamic and a team player
- Excellent
analytical skills
- Ability
to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
How to Apply
Application closes on 19th November 2022.
