Standard Group Accounting Assistant Manager Jobs Kenya.

The Standard Group, a multi-media house comprising the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha and POS seeks to strengthen its Finance function due to sustained growth in the business.

In this regard, an opportunity has arisen for the following position:

Assistant Manager – Financial Accounting

This is a position within the Finance department. Reporting to the Chief Accountant/ Assistant Director, the Assistant Manager Financial Accounting will be responsible for developing and managing the accounting systems for the company, timely preparation of financial statements and creating special reports to support management decisions.

The Person

If you believe you are a strategic thinker, you have an analytical mind, you can lead a team, you have the passion, drive and ability to work in cross functional teams then you are the person we wish to talk to.

But before you speak to us, start with a self evaluation and enclose a 200 word demonstration of your capacity and competence.

Role of the Position

* Accounting and Financial reporting
* Risk management and compliance with both statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Monitoring of internal control and system developments
* Preparation of management reports and Financial statements in Accordance to IFRS
* Monthly preparation of audit file and liaise with internal and external auditors on any audits

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with professional qualifications such as ACCA or CPA qualified
* Minimum of 5 years experience, 3 of which should be in an audit firm at a senior level
* Able to work consistently and accurately even under pressure
* Extensive experience in leading teams and managing people within a dynamic environment.
* Strong financial experience beyond traditional accounting.
* Good Knowledge of tax and IFRS

If you want to be part of the winning team apply and be part of today’s leaders in tomorrow’s world.

Write in confidence enclosing a detailed CV, Copies of academic transcripts, a day-time telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees not later than 15th April 2011 to:

The Manager HR & Administration
Standard Group Limited,
P.O Box 49990, 00100
Nairobi

or email: MFinance@standardmedia.co.ke.

The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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