Chief Accountant Job, Current Accounting Kenyan Jobs.

Title: Chief Accountant,

Industry: Events,

Location: Naivasha,

Department:  Finance,

Reports To: Managing Director,

Salary: Ksh 60,000 – 70,000,

Job Purpose:

Broad Events Ltd is seeking to hire a Chief Accounts 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

  • Minimum 35 years of age

  • 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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