KEMRI-Wellcome Financial Accountant Jobs in Kilifi

Job Purpose:

Statutory reporting ,budgeting, managing tax matters, coordinating internal and external audits,preparation of board reports and liaising with tax authorities on all tax issues and coordinating tax reviews

The Financial accountant will also coordinate the accounting of Fixed Assets.

Ensuring all accounting transactions comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as compliance with donor and Joint Venture owner requirements.

Reporting

Reports to Chief Finance Officer/Head of Finance.

Supervise Finance staff – Accountants and Assistant Accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheets and income statements, cashflows)

Organise internal audits

Monitor and report on monthly balance sheet reconciliations and identify and solve any accounting discrepancies

Analyse financial trends

Perform month-end and year-end close processes and coordinate processing of audit adjustments

Coordinate external audits, file income tax returns and coordinate with Company secretaries for filing of annual returns.

Supervise the management and accounting of the company’s assets

Preparation of the monthly and annual board packs

Preparation of the statutory financial statements and liaising with auditors to ensure the statutory accounts are correct

Liaising with and reporting to the Chief Finance Officer

Managing and developing other accountancy staff

Assembling data for tax filings where and when required

Keeping abreast of some tax related developments

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and / or relevant field professional qualification (e.g. CPA (K), ACCA etc.

At least 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.

Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role

Experience in coordinating Internal and external audits

Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and application thereon

Good understanding of month end procedures

Knowledge of tax laws and provisions of the Company’s Act 2015. Demonstrated knowledge of Tax filing and calculation of taxable income (if any)

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Strong IT skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines, multitask in a busy office and uphold and develop team spirit

Strong supervisory skills

Coaching and mentoring skills

Analytical and attentive to detail

Confidentiality and integrity

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Team working with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

How to apply

To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: "Apply for this job".

All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 4th May, 2018.

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI-Wellcome Financial Accountant Jobs in Kilifi

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