Chief Accountant,vacancy in Kenya, Jobs in East Africa, Jobs in Kenya,

Position Title: Chief Accountant,Jobs in East Africa, Jobs in Kenya,

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Experience :                 3 (Years)

Job Type :            Full Time

JOB PURPOSE:  

To direct a team of accountancy staff in providing full accounting services for the entire company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·             Direct and control accountancy staff to ensure that they are appropriately trained and motivated and carry out their responsibilities to the required standards.

·             Assist in the development of financial aspects of business plans to enable the company to meet its corporate objectives.

·             Provide full accounting services, including the preparation of estimates, annual operating and capital budgets and final accounts for an operating centre.

·             Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on the interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and accountancy codes of practice.

·             Develop and maintain all other necessary controls and processes to ensure that legal and financial requirements and regulations are complied with.

·             Oversee the preparation of statistical returns and financial analysis on a range of topics for internal and external use.

·             Consolidate and interpret financial data from various profit and cost centers to ensure that accurate and timely business information is presented to managers to assist them in decision making.

·             Produce an operating profit and loss account and balance sheet to reflect accurate and timely financial information which meets regulatory and business requirements.

·             Monitor expenditure against budgets and advise managers of any significant variances.

·             Prepare year-end accounting and taxation reports to ensure that the company complies with legal and business requirements.

·             Prepare the annual budget for the company and ensure that individual profit and cost centers have all necessary information for effective budget management.

·             Give any necessary advice on management accountancy issues to ensure that managers and staff understand financial and budgetary requirements.

·             Act in close coordination with HODs and other nominated persons in taking strategic decisions by providing accurate accounting and finance information.

EXPERIENCE:

    3-4 years’ experience at a comparative role. Prior experience in a Manufacturing setup is highly desirable

    At least ten years’ progressive experience in Accounting.

SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION:

·             Bachelor’s degree in commerce or a business related field. Postgraduate degree would be an advantage

·             Full professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA)

·             Membership to a relevant professional body (ICPAK, ACCA) is mandatory

·             Demonstrated success in supervising/ mentoring and training of finance teams.

·             Advanced analytical skills

·             Ability to think/ plan on a strategic level coupled with advanced presentation skills.

·             Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.

·             Excellent command of both written and spoken English

·             Good influencers with the ability to inspire others.

Mode of Application:

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