Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

We are

a leading Logistics Company in Kenya with over 15 years’ experience in Africa

and have grown over the years to become a leading Logistics expert in East and

Central Africa that ensures constant supply of dry or wet cargo within the

region. 

We place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels,

to ensure the continued success of the organization. 

As a

result of continued growth and in order to position ourselves to be the leader

in logistics solutions for Africa, we wish to appoint qualified individual to

be part of this successful team into the position of Chief Accountant. 

The

position is based in Nakuru.

Main Purpose of the Job: Reporting

to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will develop and

manage sound financial systems and reporting to support management decisions.

Key summary responsibilities include:-

• Formulate
  
  / adhere to appropriate financial management procedures and accounting
  
  systems and monitor compliance.


• Review
  
  financial reports to ensure compliance to Financial Reporting standards.


• Prepare
  
  department budget and review the consolidated budgets for approval.


• Control/manage
  
  costs within budget to contribute to the achievement of budgetary goals.


• Liaise
  
  with IT department to continuously improve existing accounting and
  
  reporting systems. 


• Ensure
  
  compliance to regulatory requirements.


• Coach
  
  and monitor performance to identify gaps with the finance team and
  
  recommend appropriate development.


• Contribute
  
  in project financial appraisal and advice on viability.


• Prepare
  
  / Review information required for the external   audit and
  
  resolve issues, which fall under your control as chief accountant, arising
  
  out of audit.



• Coordinate
  
  planning to manage working capital.


• Manage
  
  liquidity for profit optimization and smooth business operations.


• Manage
  
  bank accounts and mandates to ensure efficient operations, compliance and
  
  security of funds.


• Approve
  
  payments, within specified authorisation limits, and review bank
  
  reconciliations to ensure accuracy of underlying records and prevent loss
  
  to the company.


• Develop
  
  and maintain relationships with the banks & financial institutions.


• Leads
  
  the financial role in due diligences performed on proposed projects &
  
  acquisitions to ensure that only viable projects are selected and follow
  
  up to ensure expectations are met.

Knowledge, skills & experience requirements:-

• A
  
  University Degree in Finance or Accounting


• CPA
  
  (K) OR ACCA


• 3-7years
  
  experience in a busy organization in position of Financial Controller,
  
  Chief Accountant or other senior role.


• Sound
  
  understanding of IFRS. (International Financial Reporting Standards)


• Problem
  
  solving skills


• Analytical


• Excellent 
  
  Communication and Interpersonal Skills


• Negotiation
  
  skills


• People
  
  leadership & management

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications

match the job and role specifications described; send your application and

detailed CV(with details of at least 3 referees indicating your current/last

salary on your application) to reach us on or before Friday 17th June, 2016 by

email to: hrcvskenya@yahoo.com   

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Those

who had responded to the initial advert don’t need 

We are an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses

itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.