A company operating within the Logistics and Supply Chain industry. They are seeking to recruit aChief Accountantto be based in their offices in Tatu City. the services of a Chief Accountant for a relatively new subsidiary based in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate will direct and oversee all of the financial activities, overall financial management and systems, to include the preparation of current financial reports and forecasts for future business growth. He/she will be the principal deputy to the Managing Director providing financial direction, information and advice.
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is MANDATORY.
Mustbe a CPA (K) or ACCA.
A master’s degree or equivalent is highly desirable.
Mustbe a registered professional of good standing with a relevant body (ICPAK).
Musthave previously supervised a Finance function with more than 3 employees.
Musthave seven (7) years in a finance department, 3 of whichmustbe at a senior level.
Experience in working with accounting system.
Sound knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices.
Good understanding of budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Leadership and management skills.
Financial planning and reporting skills.
A strategic and creative thinker.
Responsibilities
Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of management reports, financial reports, audit, tax returns and reports for Government regulatory agencies.
Put the necessary financial plans in place, including budgets and implementing appropriate budgetary controls.
Develop systems for the business to enable efficient monitoring of costs, business processes and profitability.
Support business units in budget development.
Prepare cash flow forecasts and analysis, monitor working capital and convey these analyses to the MD, and recommend on corrective actions where needed.
Manage cash balances by initiating/executing appropriate actions including the investment of cash and inter-account transfers.
Drive treasury management activities including foreign currency hedging, cash flow management, the investment of excess cash and management of company borrowings to enable the company to meet its financial obligations at all times.
Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, budgets, salary updates, ledger, payroll, account maintenance and data entry.
Analyze and review aged accounts, accounts receivable, customer contract compliance, and make recommendations for improvement.
Analyze and recommend methods to improve cost-effectiveness.
Ensure adherence to limits contained in signed agreements with shareholders, financiers, clients and other key partners (e.g. limits for capital investments).
Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 7 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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