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Accountant Jobs Kenya 2014.
Chief Accountant
Summary
Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (http://ift.tt/1foXDvR ). We are dedicated to promoting private sector entrepreneurship and building economically sound enterprises in the developing world.
We invest in projects within East Africa across a wide range of sectors, including: Food and Agro Processing, Printing and Packaging, Textiles, Leather processing, Pharmaceuticals, Power and Telecommunications.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Chief Accountant will ensure that that accurate management accounts are presented to management for decision making; returns are submitted and payments made within the set statutory deadlines.
He/she will make improvements in the internal control system within the organization so as to safeguard the assets of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the accounting section with the aim of achieving finance department objectives as stipulated by the Finance Manager
- Ensure accurate and complete posting of accounting data and the generation of trial balance.
- Manage the full spectrum of cost and financial accounting, forecasting and budgeting.
- Production of timely and accurate financial reports against strict deadlines.
- Responsible for maintaining a stable cash-flow by drawing up cash flow projections and appraising debtors and creditors to ensure steady cash flow.
- Monitor general ledger postings, ensuring that accounting records are accurate and established standards are adhered to. This specifically includes (but is not limited to): checking subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation, reviewing reconciliation entries and making accurate and appropriate accruals
- Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with operations in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
- Maintain and enhance relationships between departments on cost management initiatives.
- Establish and monitor relationships with creditors and debtors. Reviewing the debtor statements, bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations and inventory valuation listing on a monthly basis
- Develop and strengthen internal controls; this also includes ensuring adherence to set controls
- Responsible for the day to day running of the accounting function
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in Commerce or Business Administration from a recognized university.
- Professional qualification in accounting CPA (K) or ACCA
- 5 years gained in a similar capacity.
- Experience and working knowledge of an ERP and accounting packages
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A team player.
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Monday 28th April 2014
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications. Visit our website for more vacancies.
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