Senior Accountant -Nakuru

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