Financial Accountant Job in Nairobi - Construction Company

Our client, a local leader in the construction industry seeks to fill the position of a Financial Accountant

Reports to: Financial Manager

Department: Operations

Section: Finance

Location: Head Office, Nairobi

Main Purpose of the Job

To maintain creditors’ records, maintain cashbooks, do bank reconciliation and prepare periodic financial statement.

Field of Responsibilities

To maintain and update creditors ledger and salary advances;To maintain cashbooks for all the Company’s bank accounts and reconcile the cash books with the bank statements;Accounting for revenue received and expenses incurred;Completes both monthly and annual accounts entries/computations in time;Stimulates staff performance by availing necessary tools and other requirements for their work;Determines when to process payments for the creditors and petty cash float for the company;Calculate Salary and Wage amounts for Lee Construction;Prepares Payroll in consultation with HR & Administration DepartmentMaintaining fixed asset register; andFacilitating Audit by external auditors.Key Performance Areas

Key Responsibility Areas: Maintenance of records
Key Performance Indicator: Proper books of accounts

Key Responsibility Areas: Preparation of financial statements
Key Performance Indicator: Timely production of financial reports

Key Responsibility Areas: Bank reconciliation
Key Performance Indicator: Proper cash management

Key Responsibility Areas: Book-keeping and accounts
Key Performance Indicator: Timely results

Job Specifications and other Information Related to the Job

Academic: B. Com. Degree(Accounting or Finance) or Business Administration

Professionals: CPA(K); Computer Literacy; knowledge of using Accounting Softwares

Experience: 5 years as an accountant

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your updated CV and day time contact to kenyanrecruiter@altimaafrica.com clearly stating the job position in the subject as well as your current & expected remuneration in your application.

Deadline for application is 27th May 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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