We are
looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to jointly oversee general
accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.Qualifications:
CPA (K)
At least 10 year experience in the accounting field
Good Computer skills
Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
Have good communication skills in written and spoken
English.
Self Driven, ability to work independently and exhibit right leadership and team work
Ability to plan and prioritize the work in order to meet required deadlines
Reports to Finance Manger
Responsibilities
The responsibilities will include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures
Some of the Key responsibilities will be:
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Assist with tax audits, tax returns and tax queries from KRA
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 IAS and KRA
To ensure that all debts are recognized and accounted for according to the company financial procedures and the IFRS.
Ensure timely preparation and filing all required tax returns
AP recon to the G/L Coordinate all payments to vendors, employees and other parties.
Correct, process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, requisitions,LPO’s, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers
Review and code financial information
Prepare and process documents to disburse funds and prepare reports
Understanding of the business and technical financial processes compliance in terms of withholding tax and other aspects
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
Mandatory attachments
Please have a scan or photo of these documents ready when you start the application:
Self-prepared CV file