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:
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Direct and control accountancy
staff to ensure that they are appropriately trained and motivated and carry out
their responsibilities to the required standards.
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Assist in the development of
financial aspects of business plans to enable the company to meet its corporate
objectives.
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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.
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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:
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Bachelor’s degree in commerce or
a business related field. Postgraduate degree would be an advantage
·
Full professional accounting
qualification (CPA/ACCA)
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Membership to a relevant
professional body (ICPAK, ACCA) is mandatory
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Demonstrated success in
supervising/ mentoring and training of finance teams.
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Advanced analytical skills
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Ability to think/ plan on a
strategic level coupled with advanced presentation skills.
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Advanced communication and
interpersonal skills.
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Excellent command of both written
and spoken English
·
Good influencers with the ability
to inspire others.
Mode of Application:
If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more
detail, please submit your resume in
confidence HERE:
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