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Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

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Title: Chief Accountant,



Industry: Manufacturing,



Location: Naivasha,



Department:  Finance, 



Reports To: Managing
Director,



Job Purpose:



Broad Events Ltd is
seeking to hire a Chief Accountant who will be in charge of;




  • Managing and coordinating the Company’s accounting
    function ensuring compliance with finance and accounting policies,
    business controls and procedures.

  • Preparation of timely management
    accounts and reports as per the set timelines, standards and guidelines. 



Key Responsibilities



General Ledger




  • Reconciling general ledger to ensure they represent
    the true position of the company as they appear on the trial balance.

  • Reconciling cashbook and bank statements balances.

  • Maintaining and updating of fixed assets movement
    register 



Costing


  • Working in consultation with the procurement team to
    ensure accurate cost for all products are captured through regular
    adjustment of raw materials cost, labor rates and overheads.

  • Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions,
    sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the
    business plans.

  • Develop trends and projections for the firm’s
    finances.

  • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction
    opportunities.

  • Oversee operations of the Accounts department, set
    goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

  • Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.

  • Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate
    monitoring of company finances is maintained.

  • Correspond with various other departments,
    discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.



Reporting




  • Checking on reconciled stocks of all branches before
    disbursement for replenishment is approved.

  • Extracting from the general ledger managements
    reports including balance sheet, income statement and cash flows.

  • Preparation and presentation of management reports

  • Provide financial reports and interpret financial
    information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of
    action.



Key Qualifications 




  • A
    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business or related field from a
    recognized university 

  • Qualified
    Certified Public Accountant  (CPA K) or ACCA

  • At
    least 5 years accounting experience in a Manufacturing Company with up to
    2 years at senior supervisory level.

  • Good
    understanding of Computerized financial systems, preferably Tally

  • Good
    knowledge of Microsoft suite

  • Strong communication and organizational skills 

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Proactive and results oriented.

  • Reporting  and Analytical skills

  • Team player

  • High integrity 



How to
Apply





If
you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chief Accountant) to recruitment@broadeventsltd.com



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