Financial Accountant
Sector: Manufacturing Industry
Deadline for Application: 09/10/2012
To provide accurate, meaningful and timely financial information, maintenance of the books of accounts and ensuring integrity on all financial transactions processing chain.
Among others, key accountabilities will include:-
- Circulating
monthly closing timetable and making follow up to ensure adherence to
deadlines.
- Authorizing
journals into the accounting system to enable preparation of monthly
accounts.
- Assisting
in the preparation of monthly consolidated statement of financial position
and statement of cash flows.
- Reviewing
general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness in
their preparation.
- Assisting
in the preparation of financial statements for management as well as other
stakeholder’s decision making.
- Ensuring
all relevant taxes for the Group are filed and paid for on or before due
date.
- Establishing,
lodging and following up tax refund claims with tax authorities (Kenya and
Offshore).
- Analyzing,
objecting and resolving tax assessments and inquiries from various Revenue
Authorities and other statutory bodies.
- Managing
relationships with various revenue authorities (KRA, URA and TRA) on tax
matters and ensure full compliance across the SAL network.
- Assisting
in reviewing Subsidiaries’ financial reports for correctness and accuracy.
- Balancing-off
intercompany ledgers and preparing intercompany reconciliations including
a review of all trial balances.
- Preparing
dormant subsidiaries financial statements for management decision making.
- Developing,
supervising and coaching assigned staff to enhance performance for
increased productivity.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A
Bachelors Degree in Accounting/ Finance or a related business field
- A
Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K), / ACCA or equivalent) and be a member
of ICPAK
- At
least 4 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment
preferably a comparable role
- Knowledge
of IFRS / IAS and Taxation rules and laws
- Good
working knowledge of ERP systems – working knowledge of SAP Version 6.0
will be an added advantage
- A
team player with excellent communication skills, Attention to detail,
problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
- High
standards of ethics and values
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruit@odumont.com before end of day 09/10/2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
