Management Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client is seeking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their pro active team in fulfilling their goals.

The purpose of this post is to:

Prepare, develop and analyze management accounting information
 

Provide high quality support service to line managers/officers in the organization

Duties and responsibilities

• Leading a team of staff responsible for the production of management accounts
• Producing weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports to senior management
• Analyzing variances and exploring potential problems with line managers
• Making appropriate recommendations and advising of the impact on the business
• Preparation of cash flow statements, income and expenditure accounts and tax returns
• Improving the systems surrounding all aspects of the forecasts and business planning
• Planning projects exploring potential problems or opportunities, ensuring that resources and staff are available to execute the project
• Carrying out any necessary research, analyzing it and concluding on the information
• Setting up and maintaining regional/branch reporting systems
• Budgeting, planning and forecasting for the retail outlets and implementing performance measures for the business
• Providing financial support for the trading company

Qualifications:

• A recognized professional accounting qualification; CPA (K), CIMA, ACCA with a thorough practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• The ability to manage and motivate a team
• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance plus 5 years working experience in a similar position.
• Firsthand experience of planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Used to working in fast moving environments providing accurate and timely information to a high standard

If you are the person we are looking for kindly send your application letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com by 3rd June, 2013 clearly indicating ‘Management Accountant ‘on the subject line. 

Do not attach any certificates. 

Failure to follow instructions shall lead to total disqualifications

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.