JOBS IN NAIROBI APRIL 2014...BRIGHTER MONDAY JOBS AND VACANCIES NAIROBI

Supermarket Chain Chief
Accountants Jobs in Kenya
We partner with both local and
international clients to source for best
talent in a number of Specialized and
generalist areas.
Our client, is one of the largest and
fastest growing Supermarket Chains
Headquartered in Kenya, with presence
East Africa with a turnover of US$0.5bn
(Kshs. 40billion).
As a result of restructuring within the
organisation in order to better prepare
the organisation to tap the emerging
opportunities in retail, new positions
have emerged.
In line with their growth and expansion
plan they are sourcing for talented,
passionate, self driven and energetic
professionals looking to develop and
enhance their career to take up the
following position:-
Chief Accountant
(2 Positions)
Purpose of the position: Reporting to
the CFO, the jobholder will be
responsible for providing effective and
efficient management of all financial and
accounting matters of the Company
including the custody of the company’s
funds and assets for the company
operations in Kenya
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Supervise and guide
the accounts
operations to ensure
the timely and accurate
maintenance of
accounts
Prepare and document
monthly profit and loss
statements to be
presented to the board
Prepare operational
management Accounts
in accordance to the
processes
Develop financial data/
tools to provide
accurate information to
board and senior
management team
Monitor the
management of payroll
and payments of
suppliers
Performing accounting
for capital projects from
initiation to
capitalisation as fixed
assets
Analyse actual versus
budget cost variances
Report and account on
any new changes in the
production process
Analyse financial
reports, cash flow and
budget to assist senior
management
executives in enhancing
performance
Coordinate timely
fulfilment of tax returns
and various audits
Planning,directing,
organising and
synchronising the
financial functions of
the organisation by
applying financial/
accounting principles
Evaluate the
organisations fiscal
performance and advice
on long term financial
planning
Business analysis:
Gather and collect
financial data to
prepare, recommend
and predict future
financial and operations
analysed adequacy of
capital, ability to pay
debts and other
solvency related issues
Analyse financial
information and reports
to provide financial
recommendation to
management for
decision making
Analyse current and
past trends in key
performance indicators
including all areas of
revenue, cost of sales,
expenses and capital
expenditure to increase
productivity
Reporting and Budgetary Control:
Prepared Management
and treasury reports in
accordance to IFRS and
IAS
Ensured that the
company’s
Management accounts
and information
systems are
comprehensive,
accurate and up to
date.
Liaise with the external
Auditors during
continuous and end of
year audits.
Analyse the
departmental
expenditure reports
and providing feedback
to various departments
on the performance
levels vis-à-vis budget
and suggesting
corrective and
improvement measures
Track, oversee, review
and implement
corrective action plans
geared towards
business performance
improvement
Formulate and establish
associated Finance KPIs
in line with the
corporate objectives
Support the
development,
implementation and
initiatives for continual
improvement of
business operational
performance, rock solid
reporting and tightened
internal controls.
Qualifications and Competences
Must be a holder of a
Degree with Finance or
accounting Option from
a reputable university
Certified Public
Accountant (CPA K)
Computer skills and
knowledge of: - MS-
Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-
Project and Sage Pastel
Expoerience in ERP,
Navisin is an added
advantage
Have good presentation
skills to be able to
present to the board of
directors.
A strong commercial
sense in order to
practically interpret the
financial records in
terms of revenues and
costs.
Five years of accounting
experience in middle
level management
How to apply:
Send your application including a
covering letter that demonstrates why
you are the best candidate for this
position, a detailed CV highlighting
relevant experience, details of current
and expected salary, a daytime phone
contact, email and Skype address, and
the names of three professional
referees.
Applications will only be accepted if
received via email
recruitment@artemiske.com
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