The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) is a company licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to facilitate the trading of financial products through the provision of a trading platform for listed securities. In line with this mandate, the NSE is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified individual to fill the position of Accountant.
Overall Purpose
Prepare, develop and
analyze financial information to enable the organization make well informed
decisions to ensure future stability, profitability and growth including
preparation of financial and management accounts.
Keep the accounting and
financial processes of the company up to standard and ensure accurate financial
control and reporting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist
with the month-end and year-end close general ledger account
reconciliations process
- Assist
with the preparation of management reports and statistics
- Assist
in the preparation of statutory payments and returns to ensure payments
are made within the required deadlines and are in compliance with current
rules and regulations
- Assist
in the preparation of financial statements, Board reports and other
reports as required
- Assist
in the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget and periodic
forecasts, reviewing all departmental information for correctness and
reasonableness and ensuring and all information and related support is
received on time
- Assist
in the preparation for and during internal and external audits
- Provide
financial information and analysis to support decision making process for
new and existing projects.
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration,
Economics, Finance or a related field.
- Professional
qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent and membership of a relevant
professional body.
- Minimum
three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.
- Experience
working in external audit is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Knowledge
of accounting principles and procedures and financial processes
- Knowledge
of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Ability
to resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyse information
skilfully, develop alternative solutions and work well in problem solving
situations
- Strong
financial and analytical skills
- Well-organized
with ability to prioritize
- Teamwork
and with ability to influence team dynamics
- Attention
to detail, reliable, self- driven and able to carry out tasks autonomously
and collaboratively
- Effective
interpersonal skills coupled with strong communication skills
How to Apply
If you are up to the
challenge and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given
above, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current
position, current salary and benefits as well as your
expected salary, qualifications, experience,
names & addresses of three referees and email & telephone
contacts together with copies of your academic
and professional certificates and testimonials to the address
below by close of business on Wednesday
14th December, 2022.
The Chief Executive
Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC
The Exchange, 55 Westlands Road P.O. Box 43633-00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
NSE is an equal
opportunity employer committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality. We
will seek to recruit the most qualified person for the job irrespective of
race, colour, marital status, ethnicity, disability, religion, or gender. All
qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
Beware of various
employment scams who request detailed information and/or money, in connection
with supposed registration fees, interviews and medical examinations. NSE DOES NOT charge
a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
