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Chief Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (KShs 100K - 150K)

Salary: KShs 100,000 - 150,000

Our client, a leading manufacturer of steel and allied products in East Africa seeks to recruit a Chief Accountant with a preference of Asian Descent. 

The ideal candidate should have a strong Manufacturing background. Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising the accounts unit and verifying compliance with company’s policies and procedures as well as international accounting standards Setting guidelines for recognizing financial transactions to ensure timely reportingValidating all financial data in company financial software to ensure accuracyEstablishing proper filing system for financial documents to ensure compliance with set policies and proceduresEnsuring the safe custody of checkbooks and receipt vouchers in compliance with set financial policies and proceduresOverseeing and monitoring the credit team to ensure targeted average collection period Motivating and developing staff by ensuring that objectives are established and communicated, monitored, and reviewed, to ensure proper reportingPerforming project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls Performing cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis Developing and maintaining internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns Working consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives  At least a Bachelor Degree in Accounting or FinanceMS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook)Minimum of 4 years experience in Accounting related role.Good communication and presentation skillsWorking experience in accounting packages such as SAP, Sage, Pastel, Tally and Quick-books  To apply, send your CV only to hr@flexi-personnel.com before Friday 28th March 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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