Highchem
East Africa
Ltd has been an importer and distributor of Patent medicines for over 40 years.
They are looking for ambitious, self-driven candidates to fill the positions
of:
Chief Accountant:
Basic Function:
The Chief Accountant is responsible for the management of all the accounting,
financial and investment functions of the company by designing, implementing,
maintaining and updating sound accounting systems, standards, policies and
procedures which help to safeguard the Company assets.
Principal Roles and Accountabilities:
- The
incumbent will be charged with the oversight of financial health and
operations of the company, through budget planning and implementation,
compliance with statutory regulations and development of standard
financial reports for the management
- Responsible
for overseeing company accounts, finance and all commercial functions,
including taxation and finance audits
- Treasury
management by ensuring close monitoring of company’s cash flow position
and liaison with banks, bank balances control and reporting
- Provide
leadership in the formulation and implementation of sound financial
management strategies policies and systems
- Review
all financial reports and ensure they are conclusive, accurate, concise,
free from any material misstatements and reliable for management decision
making. And also to ensure that they meet the requirements of
international financial reporting standards [IFRS]
- Supervise
the timely preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly
reporting, annual financials and statutory accounts. Should also ensure
integrity in financial and management reporting
- Interpret
financial policies and advise the management on any future foreseeable
financial risks. i.e. identify the risk areas in the operations, assist in
risk management processes and mitigate any associated risks
- Co-ordinate
the annual audit and answering to audit issues including preparing
financial statements for auditing
- Supervise
accounts departmental staff. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Qualifications
and Requirements:
- BS
in Accounting or Finance, an MBA is an added advantage
- CPA
(K) or ACCA qualification
- At
least 7 years experience in a progressively financial role
- Proven
leadership and supervision skills
- Strong
working knowledge of Finance
- Good
knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards [IFRS]
- Strong
analytical skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of
the organization
- Strong
problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound
judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
Internal Auditor:
Basic Function:
The Internal Auditor will be responsible for checking and reviewing the
financial transactions to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the accounts
processes.
This
will be in regards to the company accounts, finance and all commercial
functions, including taxation and finance audits.
Principal Roles and Accountabilities:
- Audit
the financial activities and functions of all departments and evaluate the
adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control in
safeguarding the Company’s business and financial interest
- Ensure
that operations in the accounts department are conducted in compliance
with laid down policy, procedure, work instructions and statutory
regulations
- Carry
out periodic and continuous internal audit exercises on all functions and
assets of the organization to minimise the risk of loss
- Continuously
evaluate internal control systems in line with changing demands and ensure
that the systems are appropriately designed to serve the best interest of
the organization at all times
- Evaluate
audit findings, draw comparisons and analytical reviews and advise the
audit committee on continuous improvement measures
- Check
the cash book and ensure that all payments were supported by authentic
receipts
- Analyse
the issues identified, during audits, to genuinely represent or point out
the risks they have on the company
- Prepare
monthly audit reports
Qualifications
and Requirements:
- BS
in Accounting or Finance
- CPA
(K) highly desirable
- At
least 5 years experience in a progressive audit role
- Strong
working knowledge of Accounting
- Strong
analytical skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of
the organization
- Strong
problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound
judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
Interested
candidates should forward their CVs Only to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke
by 4th July 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time
telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
9:46 PM
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