Our Client, in the manufacturing industry seeks to recruit a Chief Accountant to coordinate the preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the company. She/he will also be responsible for coordinating the administration of statutory accounts to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, in order to reduce risks from non-compliance.
Reports to: General Manager
Job Location: Mlolongo, Mombasa Road
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and
expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by
verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions; resolving
discrepancies.
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary
accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Summarize financial status by collecting
information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
like management accounts monthly
Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal
requirements.
Provide leadership in the finance department
Protects the organization's value by keeping
information confidential.
Produce error-free accounting reports and present
their results
Spearhead monthly stock take
Analyze financial information and summarize
financial status
Review and suggest ways to improve the overall
efficiency and spending of the company
Review and recommend modifications to accounting
systems and procedures
Spearhead debt collection and ensure the debt level
is well managed
Balance the debt and credit levels of the company
and ensure smooth operation
Prepare the company’s annual budget and manage
monthly departmental budgets
Participate in financial standards setting and in
the forecast process
Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
Prepare financial statements and produce budgets
according to the schedule
Oversee tax audits and tax returns
Direct internal and external audits to ensure
compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Develop and document business processes and
accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Liaise with the management to improve financial
procedures
Any other duties which may be assigned to you from
time to time
KPIs
Up-to-date financial records i.e., Bank
reconciliations, payables, receivables, cash flow etc.
Existence of the annual company budget and strict
adherence to it
Existence & full implementation of strong
internal financial controls
Timely debt collection
Tracking of the movement of stock
Annual financial audits and timely tax payments
Daily, weekly and monthly reports
Essential Skills, knowledge & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
from a recognized institution.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role
(manufacturing environment)
Must be a qualified CPA finalist or with ACCA
professional qualifications
Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting
standards and procedures
Good leadership with the ability to direct and
supervise.
Ability to handle demanding situations and work with
minimum supervision
Good communication skills
Person of unquestionable integrity.
To Apply:
Applicants who meet the
requirements stated above should send their updated CV and cover letter with a
day –time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com
with Chief
Accountant-Manufacturing on the Subject line. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Candidates MUST indicate their
Current and Expected salaries
