Group of Companies Jobs in Kenya:

A reputable and well established Group of Companies involved in a wide range of activities, seeks the services of seasoned and well qualified personnel to fill the following positions-:

Chief Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to The Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Planning, coordinating and supervising all the activities within Accounting Department, department including allocation of duties and staff appraisal .
• Preparation and presentation of periodical Financial Statements in due time and in accordance with deadlines, ensuring accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports, including those related to the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, inventories, budgets and fixed assets;
• Consolidation of Group Financial reports
• Prepare monthly payroll for the Group ensuring timely statutory returns
• To ensure timely preparation of bank reconciliation statement for all accounts

Qualifications and Competences

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Business Management
• CPA (K) or Equivalent
• Over 5 years progressive post qualification experience
• Working experience of ERP Systems
• Strong Analytical and people management skills
• Ability to work in a demanding Office environment

Credit Controller

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensure that payments are received in accordance with the company’s current term of business and other relevant procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective and professional credit control policy and procedures. Implement enhancements where required.
• Control and manage the risks related to non-payment, late payment and account opening
• Set and monitor credit limits.
• Timely Billing and reconciliation of Customer Accounts
• To provide reports on the status of debtors to management
• Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to ensure any disputes are resolved amicably

Qualifications and Competences

We are looking for a well driven individual with a solid background in Credit Control who ideally should have:-

• Over 5 years experience in credit control
• Bachelors’ degree in Business/Accounting preferred
• Professional qualification in Accounting and/or Credit management
• Working knowledge of accounting, credit, and collections functions.
• Excellent communication skills– Verbal & Oral.
• Strong customer service focused and team oriented
• Ability to Building strong Business relationships

Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Monthly VAT Returns
• Vat Reconciliation & maintenance of VAT accounts continuously reconciled and conforming to regulations in all aspects.
• General Ledger, balance sheet analysis and sales analysis,
• Statutory returns, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF
• Maintaining a detailed fixed asset register
• Preparing regular payments to the Suppliers
• Assisting in logistics issues including customs clearance and documentation.
• Monitor inventory on a monthly basis.

Qualifications and Competences

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.
• Computer literate with experience in ERP systems
• MUST be conversant with Customs Import/Export procedures including Verifying Import entries, IDF, Clearance procedures and Logistics
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• A team player of high integrity, analytical thinker, creative and innovative.

Interested candidates should submit their application with detailed CV, stating current positions and remuneration and contact details to hr.financejobs2009 @ gmail.com.

All applications should be received not later than 6th November 2009.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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