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Our Client an International Insurance
company is seeking to recruit an accountant and credit controller for their
Nairobi Office.
Position Title: Accountant Payables
Reports To: GM Finance
Supervises: Accounts Assistants
Hours of work: The job is done within normal working hours though
jobholder may be occasionally required to working beyond normal hours.
Position Summary & Primary
Objective: The Accountant’s overall purpose is to prepare,
develop and analyze key financial information to ensure effective
administration of accounting systems.
The jobholder will be expected to
demonstrate commitment and loyalty and perform all duties in accordance with
the organization’s office routines and procedures, keeping in mind the overall
business objectives.
Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge
Knowledge & Experience Required
Essential
- Degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least CPA-K certification
- 3 – 5 years relevant work experience.
- Experience in the use of accounting software.
- Experience in an audit firm.
- High proficiency in the use of MS Office
especially Excel. - Ability to work responsibly with or without
direct supervision. - Experience in an Insurance Firm
Roles and Responsibilities
- Timely facilitation of queries to ensure MSP’s
expectations are met satisfactory - Ensure accurate and timely update and
reconciliation of all related accounting entries - Preparation of timely reports for analysis and
decision making i.e. audit schedules, IRA report - Ensure risk management and internal controls
within the role assigned - Tax compliance and ensuring all the companies
tax obligations are accounted and paid to KRA - Ensure up-to-date documentation of processes
supporting the role assigned - Ensure proper banking and receipting timelines
are met - Ensure proper maintenance and filing of all
departmental records
Specific Deliverables: Payables
- Ensure timely & accurate payments to all
claims as per due dates - Ensure accurate and timely processing of
commission and payroll - Ensure payment of statutory deduction and
taxes by the due dates - Ensure timely payment of sundry suppliers
- Ensure clean up and reconciliation of all
creditor statements - Ensure timely payment and filing of VAT,
Withholding tax, Excise duty and Corporation tax - Prepare monthly management expense cost
reports per department, branch and division - Resolve all conflicts or issues raised both
external and internal customers during the day to day activities - Provide analyzed reports of the financial
activities and transactions in the department
The following Core competencies are
the skills, knowledge and behaviors expected of an employee. Limited.
These competencies may need to be
adjusted depending on the company’s overall mission and values.
- Communication Skills – Communicates clearly
and professionally in written and oral forms to both internal and external
clients. - Initiative and Confidence – Generates and acts
on new ideas that add value to the - Business – Looks at different ways to solve
problems and address difficulties. - Achievement Drive – Sets goals and strives to
achieve them with enthusiasm and determination. - Business Acumen – Has a good understanding of
the business environment and the Impact their behavior has on the
reputation of the company. - Respect – Treats colleagues and customers in a
manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness.
How to Apply
If you believe your career objectives match this exciting positions, please
forward your application and detailed C.V stating your current position,
remuneration, contact details to
Sheer Logic Management
Consultants
E- Mail: info@sheerlogic.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
East African National are also eligible to apply.
NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Accountant Payables”
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