Senior Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (160K)

Our Client, a leading Manufacturer of Automobiles, Motorcycles and Power Equipment based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant

The ideal candidate MUST have prior experience working in a manufacturing company and be proficient in Sage.

Key Responsibilities
  • Enter, update, and/or retrieve accounting data from automated systems.
  • Verify accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records.
  • Payroll preparation and statutory remittance.
  • Submit relevant withholding and VAT payments to Kenya revenue authority.
  • Code, post and receive payments.
  • Prepare and coordinate deposit activities.
  • Perform all necessary accounts, bank and other reconciliations.
  • Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payments.
  • Keep track of all insurance policies and licences, renewal dates and renew as required.
  • Create sales agreements and pro forma invoices and assist the sales team in seeing through sales.
  • Prepare all financial accounts ready for auditors.          
  • Review new procedures, manuals, and system enhancements.
Qualifications
  • Must have minimum 7 years’ work experience in accounting or finance.
  • Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent.
  • Must be a CPA (K) or ACCA finalist.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, i.e. Sage and spreadsheets.
  • Must have the ability and drive to work independently, solution oriented.
  • Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
  • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 150,000 - 160,000/= (Approx. 1,500 - 1,600 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 31st July 2016    

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  

http://bit.ly/1UDjS55
Summit Recruitment & Search, 
Blixen Court, Karen Road, 

Karen

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