Synovate Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Synovate is a prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business and social issues.

Senior Accountant - Kenya

The Role:

• Ensure that company transactions are analyzed properly, recorded correctly and in time to ensure completeness, accuracy, timeliness, relevance & reliability
• Ensure compliance with statutory provisions i.e. Taxation
• Preparation of monthly and year end reporting to the global office of the P&L and Balance sheet
• Ensure that weekly management reports, notably, aged debtors and creditors lists, bank and cash balances are produced and submitted in time
• Production of monthly management reports i.e. balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow, cost of sales, variance analysis and any reports as directed by your line manager
• Ensure that there is accurate and reliable information on the bank and cash balances at any particular time
• Ensure timely dispatch of invoices
• Ensure that Creditors balances are constantly reconciled and that payments are made as per the company creditor’s ledger
• Preparation of Audit file and liaising with external auditors to ensure that Annual Statutory Audits are done in time.
• Ensure that procedures on cheque payments are properly followed in making of cheque payments
• Ensure that the fixed Assets register is maintained and updated regularly
• Ensure effective debt collection hence health cash flow position
• To effect authorized and approved payments
• Ensure that cheques and any cash are kept under lock and key
• Ensure that company records whatever the nature that are in your custody, are properly filed
• Preparation of Annual budgets

The person:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• University Degree
• Qualified Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA, ACA, ACMA)
• MBA degree an advantage
• Extensive senior business experience (6-10 years) gained at a senior level in a multinational corporate environment
• Comprehensive financial management knowledge
• Ability to meet tight deadlines & manage expectations
• Willingness to work long hours
• Good planning and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead, motivate & develop people
• Negotiation skills & the ability to influence at all levels
• Well developed analytical skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in service delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of SAP will be an added advantage

If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Synovate’s values.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to

careers-ke@synovate.com

Deadline for application: Wednesday 20th, 2011

For more information on Synovate please visit: www.synovate.co.ke

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