Accountant Job in Thika Kenya

Job Vacancy: Accountant
  
Category: Finance
 

Level: Professional
 

Location: Thika (Kenya)
 

Pay: KShs 40,000 Negotiable

Three Green Apples Consulting Limited is a consulting practice providing transformational human resource management services. 

Our client, a global coffee export company in the Agricultural industry which is implementing social intervention projects on behalf of global donors, is looking to hire an Accountant. 

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the incumbent will be responsible for handling general accounting which ledger entries, financial statements, financial reports, budgeting and financial planning, receivables, advances and payroll.

The Accountant will need to work closely with the team and the clients to ensure alignment with the business strategy and importantly deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures which includes resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities.


• Prepare profit and loss statements monthly as well as Closing Cost Accounting reports.


• Accurately record and analyse revenue and expenses.


• Document business transactions and compile and analyse financial information in order to prepare entries to accounts, such as ledger accounts, and document transactions.


• Interacting with clients on a day to day basis to answer their financial queries this includes explaining billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients. Accurate and proper recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.


• Prepare and maintain payroll ledger in the system including submitting the required statutory deductions on time and maintaining accurate records.


• Develop and maintain a basic procurement system that keeps track of purchases for the different departments and ensures that supplies are bought at competitive prices and payments are done on schedule.


• Financial forecasting, planning and budgeting.


• Ensure consistent filing of monthly tax returns and analysing financial information to ensure taxes are paid on time.


• Prepare weekly and monthly debtors report into excel spread sheet for analysis.


• Analyse financial information and provide strategic recommendations on the development of efficient use of resources and procedures as well as maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Requirements
 

The incumbent must possess the following minimum qualifications and competencies:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a reputable institution of higher learning.


• Minimum CPA Section 4 or its equivalent.


• A minimum of two years’ experience in the manufacturing industry in the role of accounting with proven success in attainment of targets on a monthly basis.


• Good computer skills with knowledge of accounting software. Experience in the use of Navision is highly preferred.


• High level of commitment and integrity.


• High energy and independence.


• Excellent customer service provision and presentation skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Interpersonal skills and the ability to form and manage relationships at all levels, internally and externally.


• Team oriented and a self-starter able to be proactive and take initiative.


• Well-presented, approachable and eager to learn and grow.


• Able to work under minimum supervision, prioritizes work and meet tight deadlines.

Remuneration: The salary for this position is KShs 40,000 gross per month negotiable dependent on experience and demonstrable contribution.

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please CLICK HERE to apply for this position on-line and attach a copy of your updated resume together with details of your current salary and benefit package by Friday 6th March 2015.  

The interview process for this position will however commence immediately we receive suitable applications