Chief Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Chief Accountant

Industry: Records and Management

Location: Nairobi

Our client, is the leading records and information management solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, operates from 15 offices in 12 countries developing secure, innovative and customized solutions that address the full information life-cycle, meeting the needs of  corporate and government clients across an extremely broad range of industries seeks to recruit a Chief Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising the accounts unit and verifying compliance with company’s policies and procedures as well as international accounting standardsSetting guidelines for recognizing financial transactions to ensure timely reportingValidating all financial data in company financial software to ensure accuracyEstablishing proper filing system for financial documents to ensure compliance with set policies and proceduresEnsuring the safe custody of checkbooks and receipt vouchers in compliance with set financial policies and proceduresOverseeing and monitoring the credit team to ensure targeted average collection period Motivating and developing staff by ensuring that objectives are established and communicated, monitored, and reviewed, to ensure proper reporting.Performing project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controlsPerforming cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis Developing and maintaining internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns Working consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiativesAt least a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or FinanceMS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)Minimum of 4 years experience in Accounting related role.Good communication and presentation skillsTo apply, send your CV only to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 5th July 2013. Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.