Safaricom Financial Accountant Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Financial Accountant

Ref: FIN – FA – AUG 11

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the person will be responsible for preparation and maintenance of complete and accurate financial accounts and reports for management decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Prepare monthly financial accounts on Profit & Loss, Balance sheet and Cash flow statement;Ensure proper books of account are kept for the company;
• Ensure Supplier account reconciliations are prepared monthly;
• Establish credit control policies, customer database and supervise the collection exercise;
• Financial Modeling in terms of Budgeting and reporting;
• Lead the Oracle integration and migration process;
• Ensure Tax compliance in all the operations of the company;
• Preparation of the year end accounts ahead of the annual audit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized university with a CPA(K) certification or the equivalent;
• 5 Years experience in finance in preparation of tax returns, financial analysis, information database management and reporting, cost accounting, variance analysis, Management accounting, Forecasting and Budgeting;
• Experience with Kenyan Tax Legislation;
• Proficient in MS Office and Oracle Financials;
• Customer Centric approach;
• A diligent worker with good analytical skills;
• A proven team player/leader with good communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below by Wednesday 31st August

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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