Accountant Latest Job in Kenya

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Main Purpose of the Job

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the payroll, payroll entries and ensure all accounting controls are in place.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, three to five years of accounting experience and successful completion of ACCA/CPA exams.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule

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Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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