CHIEF ACCOUNTANT VACANCY

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

Location:-Nairobi with a possibility of being moved to Mombasa
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller
Our client a group of companies in the manufacturing sector with Interests across different sectors of the economy is seeking to fill the vacancy of a Chief Accountant.
Position
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for financial operations and management of the finance office, ensuring compliance with accounting, procurement, reporting as well as industry requirements.
S/he will work hand in hand with the other team members in the accounting department to ensure the institution works towards achieving its vision.

Key Responsibilities
•    Supervise cash management processes and ensure funds are reconciled and replenished in a timely manner.
•    Take a lead role in preparation and review of budgets while monitoring to ensure that financial reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
•    S/he will also be responsible for sub-office payroll management, ensuring compliance with tax regulations as well provide technical assistance where it is of necessity.
•    Develop finance talent and pipeline plans, coach teams.
•    Functional forecasting and strategic planning through medium term plan.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
•    A qualified Accountant with Minimum CPAK, FCCA 
•    Bachelor’s degree in a respective field such as Accounting, Finance, Financial Management.
•    Five to ten years significant accounting experience in a related field
•    Experience with SAP Business accounting systems required.
•    Working experience in an Import/Export Environment
•    Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Access.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•    Demonstrated strengths in financial management with a strong client service focus; able to work with diverse groups of people and team oriented environment.
•    Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
•    Able to express technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical environment.
•    Maturity and discretion, able to work with, and maintain confidential information.
•    Preferred age is 40 years and above

Qualified candidates are required to send their cover letters and Resumes to apply@kenyajobsconnection.com by 20th July 2011.

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