Accountant Job in Kenya

Kimisitu Investment Company Limited (KICL) is a young company incorporated by members of Kimisitu Sacco Society Ltd, to meet their need in pursuing investments through pooling resources.


We are seeking a competent and highly motivated person to fill in the position of an Accountant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Overall responsibility in Financial Management of the company.
  • Ensure maintenance of proper books of accounts and records.
  • Develop and maintain adequate internal controls ,systems procedures, processes and policies..
  • Carry out month end financial procedures
  • Cash flow management
  • Supervise accounting and ICT functions
  • Preparation of management and financial reports with strict deadlines
  • Preparation of detailed debtors aged analysis and follow up on payments
  • Implement effective financial and accounting policies and procedures
  • Apply effective financial accounting and reporting systems
  • Co-ordinate the Company’s internal and external audits Customer Service from Financial perspective
  • Prudent investment of KICL funds
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Performance management of finance operations
  • Provide support to all other functions to enhance organizational goals
  • Monitoring, evaluation and improvement of internal controls
  • Provide guidance to the CEO on financial decisions in KICL

Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree( Finance and/or Accounts Option)
  • Professional qualification in Accounting (CPA or ACCA)
  • Member of the professional body ICPAK
  • Practical experience in use and management of a finance and project management system.
  • Experience in use of Navision Software system is an added advantage
  • At least 7 years’ experience carrying out finance management functions in a busy environment, 5 of which is in an investment company dealing in real estate and financial markets
  • Good understanding of the internal and external policies systems and procedure of the organization

Skills
  • Excellent report writing skills with high level of computing skills
  • Holistic, innovative and Creative approach to addressing business challenges with the ability to understand and adapt quickly to changing customer expectations
  • Excellent communication skills with exceptional interpersonal relationship management and client orientation.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize between tasks
  • Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Superb analytical and problem solving skills


If you are this person, kindly post your application and detailed CV, addressed to

The Chairman, KICL,
P.O Box 37159-00200
Nairobi

via email to: jobs@kimisituinvest.co.ke  

by close of business 13th June 2014.

Applications from job agencies or those with multiple attachments shall not be considered.


Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted