Pharmaceutical Marketing Company Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical marketing company servicing the retail and wholesale market. 

In order to handle increased business, they are looking forward to recruiting a Chief Accountant

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Oversee the accounts, finance and tax functions while ensuring statutory compliance with statutory regulations
• Ensure adherence to general acceptable accounting standards and principles
• Maintain proper financial records and ensure that there are clear audit trails
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and report in a clear and timely manner on the attainment of these forecasts and budgets
• Plan, manage and coordinate end of month and end of year closing process and procedures
• Participate in the formulation of internal controls and ensure that these controls are implemented fully
• Prepare clear and concise periodic financial statements and reports as required
• Document and audit company assets as required
• Monitor the company’s cash flows and provide regular cash flow position reports as required as well a general treasury management
• Preparation of annual financial statements for auditing

The person
 

The Chief Accountant needs to meet the following basic requirements:

• Be a qualified accountant with ACCA or CPA(K) professional qualifications. A university degree will confer added advantage
• Have at least 5 years’ experience preferably in a busy trading environment 3 of which should be a chief accountant.
• Have excellent communication, analytical and reporting skills
• Have very good Microsoft Excel and ERP management skills
• Be mature and able to work under pressure

If qualified send CV only to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Chief Accountant) on the subject line