Kiu Construction Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Senior Accountant 
 

Summary: Our client, Kiu Construction currently specializes in building roads and bridges in Kenya. The company is in its growth phase and currently making inroads to other sectors. 

They are currently looking to hire dynamic, passionate and qualified professionals to join their team and work together to achieve the organizational goals. 

Reporting to and deputizing the Finance Manager, the accountant will be responsible for ensuring that the financial activities are aligned with the overall strategy of the company. 

He/ She will oversee the development of policies for the Finance function. 

You will also have a responsibility for planning, budgeting, cash flow planning, reporting among others.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting section with the aim of achieving finance department objectives as stipulated by the Finance Manager
• Together with the Finance Manager, develop, strengthen and implement internal controls while ensuring consistency in application
• Ensure accurate and complete posting of accounting data and the generation of trial balance.
• Manage the full spectrum of cost and financial accounting, forecasting and budgeting; this also includes comparing budgets with actuals
• Production of timely and accurate financial reports against strict deadlines.
• Responsible for maintaining a stable cash-flow by drawing up cash flow projections and appraising debtors and creditors to ensure steady cash flow.
• Monitor general ledger postings, ensuring that accounting records are accurate and established standards are adhered to. This specifically includes (but is not limited to): checking subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation, reviewing reconciliation entries and making accurate and appropriate accruals
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with operations in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Establish and monitor relationships with creditors and debtors. Reviewing the debtor statements, bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations and inventory valuation listing on a monthly basis
• Ensuring that accounting records are maintained in an accurate and up to date manner;
• Co-ordinating the budgetary process, monitoring departmental performance against the budgets, and  reporting on/investigating variances

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce in accounting, CPA K finalist
• A minimum of four (4) years hands on experience in accounting in a busy environment. Experience in Building & Civil Engineering firms is desirable.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees,
• management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
• Attention to details and ability to work under strict timelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Proficiency with accounting software’s/applications

How to Apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Saturday 29th November 2014

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

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