Our client is a leading Paint Manufacturer and they are looking to hire a Financial Accountant who will be responsible for General Accounting, Statutory Audit support, and Compliance & Control, Tax.
The Financial Accountant leads all day-to-day accounting operations, with functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, payroll.
Responsibilities:
The Financial Accountant leads all day-to-day accounting operations, with functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, payroll.
Production of financial reports; proper maintenance of accounting records; accurate processing of financial transactions.
Administration of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Responsibilities also include production of financial reports; proper maintenance of accounting records; accurate processing of financial transactions; and administration of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results.
Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles including income statement, balance sheet, budget and variance, projections and forecast, and cash flow.
Preparation of expenses variance analysis report from management accounts.
Preparation of schedules from management accounts.
Maintain control of the following areas: general ledger, accounts payable, expense reports, billing, and payroll.
Preparation of daily / monthly sales reports.
Liaise with accounts assistants to ensure timely reconciliation and clearance of open items in Balance sheet reconciliations, Bank reconciliation, and Intercompany reconciliation.
Perform month-end closure of General Ledger.
Process month journals for provisions, accruals, and allocation of prepayment accounts.
Performing direct and indirect cost allocations.
Preparation of statutory financial statements and other regional reports.
Assist teams with queries in respect of financial issues related to their departments.
Accounting for fixed asset depreciation and capitalization of fixed assets.
Preparation of supporting documentation for internal and regulatory audits.
Liaison with regional office and accounting for intercompany transactions.
Responsible for execution of financial controls relating to the General ledger
Ensure proper filing and record management of all finance records
Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns (VAT, Income Tax, Withholding tax, PAYE).
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the business.
Ensure adherence to the company policies, code of conduct, Values, Mission, and Vision.
Must adhere to good corporate governance practices.
Qualifications.
An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting.
Professional accounting qualifications – CPA Section 4, ACCA, CFA.
Must be a member of ICPAK in good standing.
Should have at least 3 years experience with experience in a busy Accounting environment.
Good knowledge of relevant IAS’s and IFRS’s.
Good understating of the tax laws.
Good analytical skills.
Good knowledge of market economics and the industry as a whole.
Excellent leadership qualities.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and pay attention to detail.
Negotiation and persuasion skills.
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Financial Accountant) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 13th December 2021.
Apply via :
jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
