Accountant Career in Nairobi - Optical Supplies Distributor

We seek to recruit a dynamic and results oriented individual to fill the position of an Accountant, for a leading optical establishment. 

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Description: To oversee overall Management of financial and accounting systems, controls standards, policies and practices of the Company

Main Responsibilities

• Execution of continuous business transactions


• Oversees the continuous preparation of timely financial management reports for the decision making and drawing attention to matters affecting or likely to affect the various areas of the business.


•  Establishes, review and implement existing financial management policies and procedures and ensure full implementation and compliance by all staff


• Directs and ensures maintenance and accuracy of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, receipts and expenditures, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses.


• Ensures effective cash flow management for the Company.


• Ensures timely preparation of books of accounts for statutory Audit and liaises with the external auditors


• Continuously designs and maintains comprehensive internal controls to ensure best practice and compliance within applicable laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.


• Ensures all statutory compliance with the relevant authorities such as NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, VAT, instalment & Corporation Taxes and the management of other statutory commitments.


• Ensures scheduling of stock take exercises reviews stock valuation reports.


• Preparation of Payroll and Filing & payment of Payroll related Taxes

Key Deliverables of this position

• Cash flow management and comprehensive working capital management


• Timely and accurate financial reporting


• Functional Internal control system


• Adherence to all statutory compliance and reporting requirements.

• Divisional Head


• Group Managers

External

• Suppliers


• Banks


• Customers


• Government offices


• External Auditors & Internal Audit

Academic Qualifications

• Relevant B-Com Degree or CPA (K)

Professional Skills  

• Excellent Presentation skills & Communication skills

Job / Functional Skills

• Attention to detail


• Apt computer use


• Statutory compliance


• Audit Exposure

Competencies (Behaviours): Integrity, Innovation, Resilience, Apt people skills, Operational excellence & Cost consciousness 

Relevant Experience

• 5 years in a similar position

How to Apply
 

Applications should be sent not later than 30th  September 2015 COB to sai.kumar@essilorme.com
 

Applicants are also requested to state their current and expected salary in their applications.