HCS Affiliates Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya

HCS Affiliates Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya



Description

Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a Chief Accountant to coordinate the preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the company. She/he will also be responsible for coordinating the administration of statutory accounts to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, in order to reduce risks from non-compliance.

Reports to: General Manager

Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

  • Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.

  • Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.

  • Summarize financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements like management accounts monthly

  • Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.

  • Provide leadership in the finance department
    Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.

  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

  • Spearhead monthly stock take

  • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

  • Review and suggest ways to improve the overall efficiency and spending of the company

  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

  • Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level is well managed

  • Balance the debt and credit levels of the company and ensure smooth operation

  • Prepare the company’s annual budget and manage monthly departmental budgets

  • Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process

  • Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process

  • Prepare financial statements and produce budgets according to the schedule

  • Oversee tax audits and tax returns

  • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

  • Support month-end and year-end close process

  • Develop and document
    business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

  • Liaise with the management to improve financial procedures

  • Any other duties which may be assigned to you from time to time

    KPIs

  • Up-to-date financial records i.e., Bank reconciliations, payables, receivables, cash flow etc.

  • Existence of the annual company budget and strict adherence to it

  • Existence & full implementation of strong internal financial controls

  • Timely debt collection

  • Tracking of the movement of stock

  • Annual financial audits and timely tax payments

  • Daily, weekly and monthly reports

    Essential Skills, knowledge & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from a recognized institution.

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role (manufacturing environment)

  • Must be a qualified CPA finalist or with ACCA professional qualifications

  • Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting standards and procedures

  • Good leadership with the ability to direct and supervise.

  • Ability to handle demanding situations and work with minimum supervision

  • Good communication skills

  • Person of unquestionable integrity.

    How to Apply

    Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their updated CV and cover letter with a day –time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com with Chief Accountant-Manufacturing on the Subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

    Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries

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