Senior Accountant Job

Senior Accountant at Consumer Insight Ltd, kenya

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Consumer Insight Ltd, a leading market research company in Africa is currently seeking for suitable candidates to fill the following position;

Job Title: Senior Accountant 

Reports To: Chief Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Main Purpose

• To ensure proper maintenance of accounting records, accurate and timely production of financial reports, timely processing of payments to suppliers, tax authorities, liability settlements and debt control.
• Supervision and training of other staff in the department.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the Debtors’ and Creditors Ledger
• Maintaining the accounting records of the companies in the group Liaising with, assisting, advising and monitoring offices outside Kenya in financial matters
• Ensuring compliance with tax legislation
• Updating of the Fixed Assets Register
• Supervision and coordination of the subordinate accounts staff
• Ensuring compliance of the internal control systems
• Prepare statutory returns, and conduct accounts reconciliation
• Receive and respond to the financial enquiries both internal and external
• Preparation of monthly and end of year accounting reports
• Budgeting and financial planning decisions
• Deputizing for the Chief Accountant, where need be
• Attend to any duty as otherwise directed by the Chief Accountant or the Managing Director

Person Specification for Senior Accountant Jobs in Kenya

• Bachelors degree in a business related field
• CPA K
• A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or in Business studies will be an added advantage
• Knowledge and Skills
• Knowledge in and understanding of accounting, taxation and business management
• Good computer Skills
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Ability to train other staff

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in a busy accounting office.

Interested candidates are invited to send an application letter, CVs and copies of relevant certificates (including KCSE certificate) to careers@ciafrica.com to be received on or before Friday, 6 July 2015