Chief Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 100K – 150K)

Chief Accountant

Industry: Steel Manufacturing
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: KShs 100,000 – 150,000

Our client, a leading manufacturer of steel and allied products in East Africa seeks to recruit a Chief Accountant with a preference of Asian Descent.

The ideal candidate should have a strong Manufacturing background.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Supervising the accounts unit and verifying compliance with company’s policies and procedures as well as international accounting standards

·         Setting guidelines for recognizing financial transactions to ensure timely reporting

·         Validating all financial data in company financial software to ensure accuracy

·         Establishing proper filing system for financial documents to ensure compliance with set policies and procedures

·         Ensuring the safe custody of checkbooks and receipt vouchers in compliance with set financial policies and procedures

·         Overseeing and monitoring the credit team to ensure targeted average collection period

·         Motivating and developing staff by ensuring that objectives are established and communicated, monitored, and reviewed, to ensure proper reporting

·         Performing project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls

·         Performing cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis

·         Developing and maintaining internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up

·         Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns

·         Working consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives

Qualification and Experiences

·         At least a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance

·         MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)

·         Minimum of 4 years experience in Accounting related role.

·         Good communication and presentation skills

·         Working experience in accounting packages such as SAP, Sage, Pastel, Tally and Quick-books

To apply, send your CV only to hr@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 28th March 2014.

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