Chief Accountant Job, Latest Accounting Jobs In Kenya 2023.


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 


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