Colour Labels Limited
Job
Advert: Accountant
Colour
labels Limited which commenced its operations in the printing and packaging
industry in the year 1979 and being in operations for more than 40 years
strives to be the leading supplier of high-quality printing and packaging
products through improved innovation and diversification with the aim to
provide a greater product offering is looking for a qualified Candidate to fill
position of Accountant. The role will be based in our HQ in Nairobi Industrial
area Nanyuki Road.
Job
Summary: Working closely with the Managing Director, Divisional heads,
and other stakeholders of Colour Labels Limited as assigned; the job holder
will assist in managing the accounting affair of the company and advise on the
financial affairs of the company.
Establishes
and implements systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting
financial information.
Be
responsible and a team leader of the entire accounting office and manage
performance of the account assistants assigned to you.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Achieves
accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and
recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action
plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service
standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends;
determining system improvements; implementing change.
· Meets
accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an
annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating
corrective actions.
· Confirms
financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection,
consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.
· Maintains
accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts, defining accounting
policies and procedures.
· Guides
other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying
observations and recommendations to operational issues.
· Maintains
financial security by establishing internal controls.
· Avoids
legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing
accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.
· Protects
organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
· Updates
job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in
professional organizations.
· Accomplishes
accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
· Manage
and supervise daily operation of accounts payable, accounts receivable,
business license, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, and utilities for
Colour Labels limited.
· Manage
staff daily workload, coordinate, and review staff duties and performance
· Participate
in the development of policies and procedures in the Accounts department.
· Plan,
direct and coordinate work plan; assign projects, programs, and activities;
review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; identify and
resolve problems.
· Prepare
bank reconciliation, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, capital assets
accounting, year-end closing entries and audit schedules.
· In
charge of monthly financial reports, year-end closing, annual audit, and
controller’s reports.
· Provide
guidance and support to the Accounts Assistants and Accounts clerk
· Collect
weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from the accounts assistants and
manage the performance of the same
· Collect
and compile weekly and monthly reports of the Accounts Assistants
· Responsible
for budget input and monitor revenue and expenditure transaction
· Manage
and advise on compliance of both statutory and regulatory requirements
· Participate
in management meetings and do presentations of the required reports
Key
Performance Indicators
· Ensure
efficient accounting and monthly reporting
· Ensuring
strict compliance to established statutory reporting/payments and return for
all entries
· Accuracy
of records and all relevant accounting documents
· Establish
risk mitigation measures and accounting control processes
· Efficient
coordination and management of internal and external audits
· Payments
to suppliers, reconciliations, and payroll processing
Required
Qualifications, Qualities and Experience:
· Bachelors’
degree in Finance/Accounting
· 7
years’ experience as an Accountant
· CPA (K)
· Knowledge
in using Financing/Accounts Systems
· Excellent
knowledge and extensive experience in computer applications, MS word, Excel,
and access
· Organizational
and time management skills.
· Must be
a good communicator, good listener, patient, proactive and with vast knowledge
in accounting
· Ability
to follow instructions, good listener, honest and attention to detail
How to
Apply
If
you meet our qualifications and experience and you are looking to make a
difference in a dynamic team, you are hereby invited to make your applications
to hr@cl.co.ke on or before 31st January 2023.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.