Job Summary
To manage the end-to-end accounting function for Silverlands East Africa Poultry Limited.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Job Title:Accountant
Travel Required:Low
Department/Group:Finance & Accounts
Position Type:Full-time
Location:Nairobi/Thika/Namanga, Kenya
Term2 years
Level/Salary Range: Supervisor level
Functional manager/ supervisorCountry manager
Line manager/ supervisorRegional finance director
JOB DESCRIPTION
Core purpose
To manage the end-to-end accounting function for Silverlands East Africa Poultry Limited.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
1. Ensuring data entry into the ERP systems are up to date for all functions.
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Accurate and timely financial and management accounts
Key responsibility area (KRA)
2. Managing the cash flow for the business. Ensuring timely collection/ payment and reconciliation of receivables and payables.
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Accurate and timely cash flow position sent to HQ each week.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
3. Statutory compliance of all employment taxes, pension, and insurance returns.
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Timely remittance of relevant taxes and statutory deductions.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
4. Liaison with the revenue authority.
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Accurate and timely reconciliation of Silverlands ledgers with KRA
Swift resolution of KRA queries.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
5. Management accounts reporting
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Monthly management accounts sent to relevant stakeholders by 8th of the following month.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
6. Liaison with external audit function & preparation of financial statements
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Signed financial statements by February of the following year.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
7. Coordinating physical inventory count.
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Accurate and comprehensive reconciliation report sent to relevant stakeholders by 8th of the following month
Key responsibility area (KRA)
8. Ensure that there is a proper control on Packaging materials and perform reconciliation on usage on weekly basis;
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Weekly reconciliation report and inventory management ensuring no shortage of packaging materials
Key responsibility area (KRA)
9. Liaison with company secretary on statutory filing and business registrations
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Up to date company registers.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
10. Anchor the annual budgeting process and update monthly forecast
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Approved budget and budget variance analysis reports
Key responsibility area (KRA)
11. ERP System Administration
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Up to date chart of accounts
Key responsibility area (KRA)
12. Filling of company documents in a secure place
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Organized filing and archiving system
Key responsibility area (KRA)
13. Liaison with company secretary on statutory filing and business registrations.
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Up to date company registers.
Key responsibility area (KRA)
14. Ensure that in all processes Company policy and procedures are adhered to;
Key performance indicator (KPI)
Task & regulations checklists updated and tracked
Key responsibility area (KRA)
15. Any other tasks assigned by the finance director or country manager
JOB FEATURES
Quantifiable job features
• Responsible for entire finance and accounting function for SEAPL
• Responsible for liaison with internal and external stakeholders
Job context
• Working hours are 9 hours a day, 5 days a week and half day Saturday.
• Location is Kenya
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• ACCA affiliate/ member or CPA
EXPERIENCE
• 2 years working experience in a busy accounting function at supervisory level
• Experience in financial reporting
• Experience in statutory compliance
COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES
• Integrity
• Analytical and planning skills
• Leadership skills and team player
• Detail oriented
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
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