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
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Manage all accounting operations
including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cash
Book, and Payroll
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Prepare and publish timely
monthly financial statements
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Prepare and publish timely cash
flow statements
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Ensure quality control over
financial transactions and financial reporting
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Guide the debt collection process
and ensure all accounts are maintained within the approved credit limits
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Guide financial decisions by
establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures
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Achieve budget objectives by
scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
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Provide status of financial condition
by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
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Be responsible for tracking petty
cash, keeping appropriate records, and maintaining reconciliations.
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Maintain bank records, perform
bank reconciliations, and deal with the bank on all financial matters
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Prepare the Company’s payroll.
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Provide leadership to the entire
accounting team
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Ensure compliance with all
regulatory requirements as relating to Kenyan Law
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Be responsible for researching
and helping put in place additional policies and procedures as needed
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Be responsible for annual returns
and reports
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Maintain records to meet legal
and tax requirements, and to measure both the inputs and the outcomes of
operations
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Supervise the accounting staff,
contributing to and ensuring adherence to laid out regulations and policies
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Proactively monitor performance,
identifying issues, and working with colleagues to resolve these, thus
minimizing the potential for disallowed costs
Qualifications
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A Business Related Degree or CPA
(k)
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At least 3-5 years Experience in
a Similar role
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Be a registered member of ICPAK
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Excellent organizational and
administrative skills
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Excellent computer literacy
skills, including skills Ms office, Quick books, Ticketing , Galileo, Amados,
and Travcom
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Ability to work flexibly and to
tight deadlines
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Experience in facilitating audits
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Good interpersonal skill with
excellent communication skills
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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.
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