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Position Title:Chief Accountant

Organization:Destination Connect Limited

Job Type : Full-time Employment

Brief Company Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting the day to day running, as well as the development, sustainability and growth of the Company.

In this role you will report to the Finance Director and The Managing Director, as well as support the team in place.

Roles and Responsibilities

·             Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cash Book, and Payroll

·             Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements

·             Prepare and publish timely cash flow statements

·             Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

·             Guide the debt collection process and ensure all accounts are maintained within the approved credit limits

·             Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures

·             Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

·             Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data

·             Be responsible for tracking petty cash, keeping appropriate records, and maintaining reconciliations.

·             Maintain bank records, perform bank reconciliations, and deal with the bank on all financial matters

·             Prepare the Company’s payroll.

·             Provide leadership to the entire accounting team

·             Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as relating to Kenyan Law

·             Be responsible for researching and helping put in place additional policies and procedures as needed

·             Be responsible for annual returns and reports

·             Maintain records to meet legal and tax requirements, and to measure both the inputs and the outcomes of operations

·             Supervise the accounting staff, contributing to and ensuring adherence to laid out regulations and policies

·             Proactively monitor performance, identifying issues, and working with colleagues to resolve these, thus minimizing the potential for disallowed costs

Qualifications

·             A Business Related Degree or CPA (k)

·             At least 3-5 years Experience in a Similar role

·             Be a registered member of ICPAK

·             Excellent organizational and administrative skills

·             Excellent computer literacy skills, including skills Ms office, Quick books, Ticketing , Galileo, Amados, and Travcom

·             Ability to work flexibly and to tight deadlines

·             Experience in facilitating audits

·             Good interpersonal skill with excellent communication skills

·             Excellent leadership qualities

Mode of Application:

Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV and application letter to hr@destination-connect.com.

They should indicate their expected earnings.