Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reporting To: Kenya Country Director
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Availability (Position): June 1, 2014
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Purpose of the Job: To oversee the recording of the company’s
financial information, including, but not limited to, preparing monthly
reports, budgets, commentaries, standard financial statements, invoices,
delivery notes, and receipt vouchers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure accurate and appropriate
recording and analysis of revenues and expenses;
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Resolve accounting discrepancies and
irregularities
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Ensure that records comply with laws
and regulations; Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, ensure prompt payment
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Compile and analyse financial
information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts,
and document business transactions
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Manage receivables for existing
clients and payables for suppliers
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Administer payrolls and all
applicable employee taxes
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Explain billing invoices and
accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients
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Work with both external and internal
auditors when required
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Establish and monitor the
implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures;
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Inspect account books and accounting
systems to keep up to date;
·
Make best-practices recommendations
to management;
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Develop and manage financial systems
and policies
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Carry out any other duties, related
to the job, assigned by management as and when required
Skills and Personal Attributes:
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Proficient in Pastel Partner or
highly similar ERP software
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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
of programs (i.e., MS Excel)
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Fluent in Kenyan tax and accounting
codes/laws
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Strong analytical, organizational and
communication skills
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Highest ethical standards and
integrity
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Ability to foster and thrive in a
team environment
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Qualifications and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree (preferably in
Accounting) and CPA certification required
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1-3 years of experience with
successful track record
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Kenyan national strongly preferred
Company Info:
Company Name: Buffalo Bicycles Kenya
Ltd.
Location: Kalsons Towers, 22 The
Crescent Road, Floor 7, Opposite MP Shah Hospital, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
Applications to be sent to pdarsey@worldbicyclerelief.org
