HCS Affiliates Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya

HCS Affiliates Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Description

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.

How 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

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