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Chief Accountant

HCS AFFILIATES GROUP (H.A.G) Nairobi

Summary

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

Description

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

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from a recognized institution.
  • Must be a qualified CPA finalist or with ACCA professional qualifications

More Details on Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar role (manufacturing environment)
  • Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting standards and procedures

 

More Details on Skills

  • 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.

Terms And Conditions

Applications must be submitted on or before June 16th,2023.