Chief Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 170K)

Title: Chief Accountant

Reports to: Finance Manager

Based at: Nairobi

Profile:

1. Business Degree

2. CPA (K)

Job Purpose: The accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and year- end financial statements.
• Manage administration, personnel issues and payroll preparation.
• Budget and cash flow preparation, control and financial forecasting.
• Treasury control and safeguarding of company assets.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely annual audit of the company financial statements.
• Liaise with head office functions in Nairobi and company Directors.
• Manage risk by ensuring the company has proper insurance covers.
• Manage all office related purchases.
• Ensuring internal controls relevant proper implementation of the same.
• Support in customs functions.
• Negotiation of contracts with service providers for best quality service at reasonable prices.
• Tax planning and compliance with all tax regulations, and ensure all taxes and other statutory deductions are paid timely.
• Revenue control and management.
• Managing company bank accounts.

Salary: KShs 170,000

Please email cv to rionakentrain@gmail.com  by the 6th of Dec 2013