AutoXpress Chief Accountant Job 2015

Job Description

AutoXpress is the leading vendor of auto parts and accessories in East Africa with a network of 25 branches across Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.

It represents some of the best known global brands in the automotive sector ranging from Pirelli and Dunlop in the tyre sector to Bosch in the service parts sector.

As it expands its network, it is seeking to recruit a chief accountant for its Kenyan operations.
 

Chief Accountant

Function: Reporting to the Group CFO, the person will oversee the finance function of the Company to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions; maintaining financial records, preparation of monthly and annual

financial reports, assisting ¡n the formulation and in overall preparation of budgets and forecasts, dealing with all compliance matters relating to tax and other statutory matters and providing supervision, guidance and mentoring a team of 7 people.

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsible for day to day operations of the finance department

Preparation of monthly management and divisional financial reports and ancillary supporting information to a strict timetable

Preparation of annual budgets and updated forecasts with cash flow projections

Liaison with budget holders for budget and forecast preparation, cost control and monitoring

Managing credit control function

Maintaining relationships with bankers

Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset register and controls over company’s assets

Responsible for preparing year-end financial statements in accordance with IFRS requirements

Responsible for all statutory matters relating to tax and other compliance matters falling under the finance function, including tax matters and dealing with all queries

Liaise with external and internal auditors on all audit related matters

Responsible for continuous review and improvements of the department functions to be in line with the company policies, ISO requirements and best practice

Review the internal controls and existing procedures and develop and implement various policies and procedures in line with best practices

Assist the Group CFO in monitoring and reviewing financial and accounting activities of other related companies and generating group reports for presentation to the board

Supervising, mentoring and motivating staff in the finance department

Qualifications & Experience

ACCA/CPA (K) qualification (and ideally with a Bachelor’s Degree)

KCSE/A level minimum grade B (minus)

Minimum of 6 years relevant experience of which at least 3 years should have been in a managerial or senior role in a commercial organisation

Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of Kenyan tax

Working knowledge of ERP, preferably SAP BI

Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills

Must be a Kenyan citizen

How to Apply

Please send your application letter, CV, copies of educational certificates, current and expected remuneration to careers@auxpke.com by Saturday 26th September 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Please send your application letter, CV, copies of educational certificates, current and expected remuneration to careers@auxpke.com by Saturday 26th September 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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