Job Title: Financial Accountant
Hiring Organization: DHL
Group
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Logistics
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/27/2024
At DHL
Group, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to
attract and retain the best talent over the world. We provide challenge and
opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the
difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of
building the logistics company for the world.
Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results every day.
Are you a
financial accountant who is passionate about financial solutions, leadership in
supporting the finance team and general operations in a busy environment that
offer required solutions to the team and entire business processes in an
efficient and effective manner? We are looking for someone with mid-level
experience in financial accountant to support the finance team. As a financial
accountant, you shall be expected to support DHL Supply Chain, Kenya in
providing Financial, Audit and Tax leadership for the country.
About
the role Key duties and responsibilities
- This
is a support position to the DHL Supply Chain Kenya Finance in providing
Financial, Audit and Tax leadership for the country.
- Responsible
for the countries Financial Accounting Ledger Reporting and
Reconciliations.
- Adherence
to tax laws, Ledger reconciliation and preparation of tax returns.
- Responsible
for Tax Administration, these includes payments.
- Support
the Finance Manager with Internal Controls.
- Adherence
to group financial reporting guidelines.
- Training
the finance team on group financial reporting.
- Working
Capital Management, External & internal audit co-ordination.
- Drive
compliance awareness in country.
- Ensure
Compliance with all Local statutory accounting rules and regulations,
Group Accounting policies and procedures and other Compliance driven
policies and procedures.
- East
Africa Treasury Management, Bank reconciliations, Co-ordinating with SSC
on timely Billing, allocation of collections and timely payments of
suppliers and cashflow management.
- Responsible
for Country Balance sheet reconciliations as per Group guidelines, IFRS
and Local GAAP.
- Tax
Management for Kenya.
- Custodian
of Finance SOPs, ensure regular revision to adopt to current operating
environment.
- You
may be required to undertake other duties as necessitated by business
needs that may not be part of the responsibilities outlined in this role
profile.
About
you
- Bachelor’s
degree in commerce – Accounting option.
- Qualified
Professional Accounts (ACCA, CPA, CA).
- Minimum
5 years of experience.
- Knowledge
of an ERP system.
- Project
management (From a finance perspective).
- Track
record of strong P&L understanding.
- Excellent
communication skills (verbal and written).
- Well
organized individual and results oriented.
What we
offer
- Extensive
learning and development opportunities.
- Comprehensive
health insurance cover – Inpatient / Outpatient / Dental / Optical.
- Tools
for the assigned tasks and for results delivery.