Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

Our Client, in the
manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a Chief Accountantto coordinate the preparation of final accounts and
statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the
company. She/he will also be responsible for coordinating the administration of
statutory accounts to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, in
order to reduce risks from non-compliance.

 

Reports to: General Manager

 

Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and
expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by
verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions; resolving
discrepancies.

Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary
accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.

Summarize financial status by collecting
information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
like management accounts monthly

Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal
requirements.

Provide leadership in the finance department

Protects the organization's value by keeping
information confidential.

Produce error-free accounting reports and present
their results

Spearhead monthly stock take

Analyze financial information and summarize
financial status

Review and suggest ways to improve the overall
efficiency and spending of the company

Review and recommend modifications to accounting
systems and procedures

Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level
is well managed

Balance the debt and credit levels of the company
and ensure smooth operation

Prepare the company’s annual budget and manage
monthly departmental budgets

Participate in financial standards setting and in
the forecast process

Provide input into the department’s goal-setting
process

Prepare financial statements and produce budgets
according to the schedule

Oversee tax audits and tax returns

Direct internal and external audits to ensure
compliance

Support month-end and year-end close process

Develop and document business processes and
accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Liaise with the management to improve financial
procedures

Any other duties which may be assigned to you from
time to time

KPIs

Up-to-date financial records i.e., Bank
reconciliations, payables, receivables, cash flow etc.

Existence of the annual company budget and strict
adherence to it

Existence & full implementation of strong
internal financial controls

Timely debt collection

Tracking of the movement of stock

Annual financial audits and timely tax payments

Daily, weekly and monthly reports

Essential Skills, knowledge & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
from a recognized institution.

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role
(manufacturing environment)

Must be a qualified CPA finalist or with ACCA
professional qualifications

Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting
standards and procedures

Good leadership with the ability to direct and
supervise.

Ability to handle demanding situations and work with
minimum supervision

Good communication skills

Person of unquestionable integrity.

 

To Apply:

Applicants who meet the
requirements stated above should send their updated CV and cover letter with a
day –time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com 
with Chief
Accountant-Manufacturing on the Subject line. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Candidates MUST indicate their
Current and Expected salaries