Ipsos Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Ipsos in Kenya

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Ipsos is a world-leading research company operating in more than 80 countries. It has revenues in excess of €1Bn and employs 16,000 staff worldwide. 

Ipsos provides research services and strategic insight to the world’s largest corporations and many public sector organizations.
Ipsos is organized in each country of operation across its global business lines and its functions, in a matrix organization that is designed to achieve operational excellence, functional expertise and client satisfaction. The global business lines are research services that fall into the categories of marketing, advertising, loyalty, media, communications and technology and public affairs.

In Kenya, Ipsos is especially active in the media, communications and technology, public affairs and marketing research areas.

Senior Accountant

Roles and Responsibilities

To ensure that company transactions are analyzed properly, recorded correctly and in time to ensure completeness, accuracy, timeliness, relevance and reliabilityEnsure compliance with statutory provisions i.e. TaxationSupport the preparation of monthly and final statutory accounts to balance sheet and cash flow statementsTo ensure that weekly management reports, notably, aged debtors and creditors lists, bank and cash balances are produced and submitted in timeSupport the production of monthly management reports i.e. balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow, variance analysis and any reports as directed by your seniorEnsure that there is accurate and reliable information on the bank and cash balances at any particular timeEnsure timely dispatch of invoicesMonitoring the movement in bank balances and to advice management accordinglyTo ensure that Creditors balances are constantly reconciled and that payments are made as per the company creditor’s ledger and not as per the creditor’s statements. Any differences must be reconciled before any payments are madeLiaising with external auditors to ensure that Annual Statutory Audits are done in time. Prepare the audit working papersImplement Auditor’s recommendations ensuring proper financial controlsTo ensure that procedures on cheque payments are properly followed in making of cheque payments i.e. cheque payment voucher, authorization etcTo ensure that the fixed Assets register is maintained and updated regularlyTo ensure effective debt collection hence health cash flow positionTo effect authorized and approved payments. Ensure that all cheque disbursements must be recorded and the person collecting the cheque must authenticateEnsure that cheques and any cash are kept under lock and keyTo ensure that company records whatever the nature that are in your custody, are properly filedAssisting in preparation of Annual budgets. Establish and maintain an effective budgetary planning system and ensure that all companies adhere strictly to the approved budgetsTo perform other duties as may be prescribed by management from time to timeTo be successful in this role you will have:University DegreeQualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA, ACMA) or in the process of qualifyingBusiness experience (3-5 years)Comprehensive financial management knowledgeAbility to meet tight deadlines and manage expectationsWillingness to work long hoursGood planning and communication skillsHigh computer usage and presentation skillsWell developed analytical skillsAdaptability and flexibility in service deliveryKnowledge and understanding of ERP based system will be an added advantageThis is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Ipsos values.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to: careers-ke@ipsos.com.

Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached. Include “Senior Accountant - Ipsos Kenya” in the cover letter and email subject header.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for application: Wednesday, 2nd April 2014, 5pm

For more information on Ipsos please visit: http://www.ipsos.com/