Financial Accountant Job in Kenya - 2015

Job Title: Financial Accountant
 

Reference: FA 2015

Recruiter: Stratostaff East Africa

Location: Kenya

Available: ASAP
 

Category: Experienced

Offer: Neg.
 
Profile Introduction: Our client, an innovative $30 billion global diversified technology company with operations in more than 60 countries that distributes Industrial adhesives, Commercial Solutions, Automotive, Abrasives, Spray Equipment and Polishing products seeks to recruit a Financial Accountant.

 

Role Summary: The Financial Accountant is in charge of the smooth running of all onsite accounting operations. 

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business management, economics or related field


• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience in a busy multinational environment


• CPA or ACCA qualified


• Hands on experience with accounting software. Experience with SUN systems is an added advantage


• Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Job Specification

• Have a good understanding of the company’s policies and procedure and ensure strict adherence in the day to day activities.


• Strict adherence to Global Financial Standards (GFS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)


• Prepare and pass all the accounting entries in SUN systems and PeopleSoft at month end (including the communication about the recharges)


• Maintain the local chart of accounts in line with Global Chart Of Accounts (GCOA)


• Analyze assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis


• Day to day routine related to the operation in the country


• Payments / transfers to suppliers and employees as per the assigned payment run (twice a month)


• Review of employees expense vouchers


• Ensure adequate documentation while verifying and processing all supplier invoices and employee expense vouchers.


• Ensure proper accruals are in place


• Petty cash maintenance


• Maintain fixed assets register & physical count

Competencies

• Financial Software / PC Proficiency


• Planning and organizing


• Attention to detail


• Problem-solving


• Communication skills


• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures


• Strong analytical skills;


• Good commercial acumen;


• Passion for results and


• Team player.

How to Apply   
 

If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to vacancies@stratostaff.co.ke by 11th September 2015

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
 

Stratostaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer