Chief Accountant
Full-time
NAIROBI
Posted On: Jul 6, 2021
Closing On: Closed
Job Description
Industry: ICT
Location: Nairobi
Salary: 150-180K
Location: Nairobi
Salary: 150-180K
Our client is a startup ICT company providing various solutions including IT security management, customized software, networking and IT infrastructure. They seek to recruit a competent, well experienced and performance driven chief accountant who will be responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
· Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations
· Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
· Ensure that all accounting records are maintained i.e. ledgers and subsidiary books of accounts.
· Preparation of the company’s financial statements and ensure timely closing of accounts
· Prepare cash flow forecasting, budgeting and work closely with all departments in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis
· Preparing/supervising and reviewing the month end closing vouchers and accounts ensuring all journal vouchers are passed.
· Ensuring that closing deadlines are adhered to.
· Ensure all taxes are properly accrued and paid on time.
· Ensure smooth year-end closing with external auditors which will include a detailed review of all balance sheet accounts and any necessary adjustments.
· Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls
· Bank accounts reconciliations and resolve various issues with banks such as cleared cheque differences, bank fee anomalies and targeted balance calculations.
· Preparation of monthly management accounts
· Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
· Ensure accurate allocation of cost to the correct cost centres
· Creditors and debtors accounts reconciliation
· Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Key Qualifications & Skills
· Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent from a reputable university.
· CPA graduate and registered with ICPAK
· 5-6 Years’ relevant accounting experience
· Conversant with various accounting softwares including QuickBooks
· Excellent numerical and analytical skills
· Good leadership and interpersonal skills
· Good communication and presentation skills
If you meet the outlined qualifications and skills, please send your CV only quoting the position’s title (Chief Accountant) to recruitment@talentnexus.co.ke before Tuesday 28th June 2021.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Job Overview
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Salary Offered150K - 180K KSH
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Employment ModelOn Site
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IndustryTrading
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Career LevelExpert
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Experience5 yrs
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Academic QualificationsDegree