Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

Title: Chief Accountant,

Industry: Manufacturing,

Location: Naivasha,

Department:  Finance, 

Reports To: Managing
Director,

Job Purpose:

Broad Events Ltd is
seeking to hire a Chief Accountant who will be in charge of;

• Managing and coordinating the Company’s accounting
  function ensuring compliance with finance and accounting policies,
  business controls and procedures.


• Preparation of timely management
  accounts and reports as per the set timelines, standards and guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger

• Reconciling general ledger to ensure they represent
  the true position of the company as they appear on the trial balance.


• Reconciling cashbook and bank statements balances.


• Maintaining and updating of fixed assets movement
  register 

Costing

• Working in consultation with the procurement team to
  ensure accurate cost for all products are captured through regular
  adjustment of raw materials cost, labor rates and overheads.


• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions,
  sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the
  business plans.


• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s
  finances.


• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction
  opportunities.


• Oversee operations of the Accounts department, set
  goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.


• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.


• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate
  monitoring of company finances is maintained.


• Correspond with various other departments,
  discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Reporting

• Checking on reconciled stocks of all branches before
  disbursement for replenishment is approved.


• Extracting from the general ledger managements
  reports including balance sheet, income statement and cash flows.


• Preparation and presentation of management reports


• Provide financial reports and interpret financial
  information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of
  action.

Key Qualifications 

• A
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business or related field from a
  recognized university 


• Qualified
  Certified Public Accountant  (CPA K) or ACCA


• At
  least 5 years accounting experience in a Manufacturing Company with up to
  2 years at senior supervisory level.


• Good
  understanding of Computerized financial systems, preferably Tally


• Good
  knowledge of Microsoft suite


• Strong communication and organizational skills 


• Strong leadership skills


• Proactive and results oriented.


• Reporting  and Analytical skills


• Team player


• High integrity 

How to
Apply

If
you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief Accountant) to recruitment@broadeventsltd.com