Systems Accounting Assistant Job in Kenya


Position: Management Trainee - Systems Accounting Assistant

Experience: Strictly 2-4 Yrs of relevant experience after education

Main Purpose of the Position

The Systems Accounting Assistant is responsible for the all system-related tasks such as opening and closing of ledgers, internal order and query management.

Key Outputs & Tasks
  • Participate in internal and external audit requirements
  • Financial master data maintenance
  • System accounting-related journal processing
  • Assist in maintenance of subsidiary ledgers
  • Assist in performing period (month-end, quarter-end and yearend) closing tasks
  • Handle market queries
  • Process internal orders
  • Ensure both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of delivering the service within agreed deadlines and at the required quality)
  • Develops good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
  • Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Intercompany Lead
  • Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
  • Accounting, Finance or Business related course or certificate/degree
  • CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
  • Must have experience in an General Accounting environment
  • Must have Operations Experience
  • Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
  • Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
  • Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
  • Must be a good team player
  • Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
  • Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
  • Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
  • Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
  • Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:

The following are key competencies required of the role.

The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Focus on customer service
  • Multi tasking / Time Management
  • Decision making
  • Teaming / Collaboration
  • Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note: Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.