Senior Accounting Specialist-East Africa

Job Description

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department’s goal setting process
Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
Plan, assign and review staff’s work
Support month-end/year-end close process & Group reporting.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Liaise with our Financial Manager and CFO to improve financial procedures

Role Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
8-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
Must have an audit background
Experience working for a global company is an added advantage
Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
Experience with financial reporting requirements
Solid Accounting Knowledge.
Solid Knowledge in Taxation and legal framework.

Skills Requirement

Analytical Skills
Attention to detail
Deadline-oriented
Confidentiality
Thoroughness
Corporate finance
Financial software
Advanced Excel skills
Communication & presentation skills

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