Senior Accountant Job Career in Kenya

Position: Senior Accountant
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Company Profile: Our Client is a global logistics and transportation solutions provider
 

Reports to: Finance Manager
 

Job Purpose
 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities/functions of the company including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook.
 

Key accountabilities
 

Typical duties included are, but not limited to:

• Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
• Processing invoices.
• Implementing and setting up accounting systems and processes and internal controls.
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
• Prudent management of Company Assets and cash to ensure optimization of profitability mission.
• Manage operational and financial audits & prepare
• Prepare VAT, taxes, director’s taxation, PAYE and others as required by the Company and Government of Kenya.
• Creditor Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, Overview of the accounts department accounting functions
• Assist in the implementation of internal controls within financial and administrative circles of the company.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and draft of final books of accounts.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in any business field.
• Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications.
• CPA (K) designation preferred or equivalent international qualifications.
• A minimum of 2 - 3years experience in accounting preferred in a similar industry.

Competencies &Skills
 

Competencies:

• Conceptual Thinking & Innovation
• Achievement Drive
• Developing Others
• Organizational Commitment
• Customer Service Orientation
• Integrity
• Relationship  Building
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Initiative

Skills:

• Organization & Planning
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Abilities
• Time Management
• Attention to details

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location. 

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted