East African Portland Cement Accountant Job in Kenya

East African Portland Cement Company Limited 

Join a Leading Manufacturing Company
 

East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) is a leading cement manufacturer, situated in Athi-River and pioneered the manufacture of cement in East Africa in 1933. 

The company has grown over the years and now produces about 1.3 million tons of cement per annum.
 

The cement manufactured by EAPCC is sold under the brand name Blue Triangle and has been instrumental in the regions social-economic development as virtually all spheres of development have benefited from the use of Blue Triangle Cement. 

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, qualified and results oriented professional of high integrity to fill the following position.
 

Tax & Treasury Accountant 

Ref: EAPCC/TA/25/MAY/12

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Tax & Treasury Accountant will be responsible for leading the Treasury and Taxation function.
 

Specific responsibilities and key result areas will include:-

• Leading the Tax and Treasury team responsible for all taxation and cash management roles;
• Ensure timely   preparation and fling all required tax returns;
• Regularly carry out Tax Risk Assessment across the Company;
• Handling all compliance reviews and tax planning;
• Conducting in-house tax training;
• Monitoring daily cash flows and preparing cash flow forecast;
• Managing foreign exchange exposure;
• Reconciling bank accounts, managing relationships with the bankers; Managing short-term and long-term funds investment;

We would like to discuss this position with interested applicants who have:-

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
• Holder of professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA
• At least 5 years' experience in a large accounting environment.
• Experience with Audit firms, Tax departments or Kenya Revenue Authority will be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management, credit evaluation techniques, loss control methods, due diligence processes and taxation law.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of   accounting and budgeting.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal and report writing skills.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Ability to deliver EAPCC articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivate staff to join change efforts.

If your background, experience and competencies match the above specifications, please send your application with & detailed CV, testimonials, current remuneration and full contact details of 3 professional references to the address below to be received not later than 8th June 2012 quoting the position reference.
 

Apply to:-
 

Head of Human Resources & Administration
East African Portland Cement Company Ltd
P.O. Box 20 - 00204 

Athi River
 

or
 

Email to: careers@eapcc.co.ke
 

East African Portland Cement is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.