An opening has risen within the East Africa finance team for a Senior Accountant.. The position holder will be based out of Nairobi office and will support all the East African countries
Responsibilities
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
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 Managerand CFO to improve financial procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting; finance or related
8-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
Must have an audit background
SAP, Navision proficient
Prior working experience in a multinational environment is highly desired
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.
Apply via :
schneiderele.taleo.net
