Job Overview
The Senior Accountant will work under the Director of Finance. This will be a permanent role that will involve accounting, reporting as well ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory compliance.
The Senior Accountant should also be someone with an interest in FP&A who is willing to learn how to work with growth models, analyse financial statements, forecast and budget.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will be required to participate in the preparation of final financial reports, financial analysis, developing and designing of new KPIs and reconciliation templates and ensure all the reports are updated and sent out on time.
Accounting Duties
Perform cross country accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling transactions with good understanding of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
Be able to set up accounting books and procedures for new countries
Take charge of month end procedures and timelines
Assist with testing and receiving final approval for accounting software reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
Assist with annual external audit. Complete requested materials. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audit.
Reporting and Analysis
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports.
Assist with completion of the quarterly and annual regulatory filings; preparation of assigned Quarterly and Annual Statutory Statement pages/schedules.
Production of daily, weekly, monthly reconciliations for each country covering Disbursements, Repayments and Net Cash, third party contracts eg Mpesa, Vodafone, Cellulant
Assist in the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools
Perform Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis using the available business intelligence tools
Develop financial models and analyses, dashboard reports to support strategic initiatives
Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis
Other
Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance related areas, CPA graduate is an added advantage
A minimum of 2 years solid experience working in financial service industry
At Least 2 years solid Accounting experience preferably handling more than 2 countries
Experience working with accounting softwares, Quickbooks, Pastel, Sage, Oracle
Very analytical with expert Excel skills
Fluent spoken and written Swahili and English
Self-motivated, Creative
Super Organized & Results focused
Able to work with tight deadlines and in a startup environment
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