SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Jobs Reporting to this position: Accountant Assistants, Account Receivables and Account payables
The position is for an ICT firm. The Senior Accountant is responsible for all bookkeeping and accounts functions, with the assistance of accounts staff, which carry out payables and ancillary functions,  accounts receivables,  petty cash management
Being the Senior Accountant, you are Directly Responsible for the Accounts department via:
Lead the accounts section, managing, mentoring and motivating the team;Undertake annual staff performance reviews;Ensure that procedures are properly followedEnsure that time attendance and execution of duties is at optimum in the departmentEnsure that staff leave is well managed and allocatedDealing with Internal and External customers to improve business profitability.Responsible for managing the accounts section and overall budget.This position may be assigned to support a Client account relations role
Management Accounts, Budgeting and ForecastingEnsure monthly management accounts are submitted in the approved format;Ensure continuous improvement of financial reporting
FINANCIAL & REGULATORY REPORTINGPrepare statutory accounts for the Companies, in the appropriate format; these include PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA and HELB and ensure that are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.Liaise with external auditors;
Ensure the efficient processing of all financial transactions, including invoicing collections and payments;Ensure that all money received in and paid out is correctly allocated;Ensure the purchase ledger is maintained, with accurate coding, and that suppliers are paid in a timely manner;Ensure the bank, suppliers and debtors accounts are reconciled monthly.Coordination of overseas purchases.
Manage banking arrangements under the direction of the Finance ManagerMaintain a daily cash flow schedule and produce regular cash flow reports;Ensuring the Company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations as they fall due.To supervise and work closely with the accounts receivable and payables to ensure that the company is operating at the most efficient level.
Ensure that tax compliance is up to date and renewed in a timely mannerEnsure that all taxes are submitted in a monthly as they fall due and that the supporting documents are well maintained in recordInvolve and instruct external tax consultants when necessary.Ensure that withholding tax certificates are issued to consultants and remitted to the authorities
Ensure that the petty cash float is used for designated uses onlyEnsure reports are reconciled on a weekly basis before the petty cash float is reimbursed
Manage Issuance of used and unused company cheque
And any other duties assigned by management in an effort to grow the company. This job description may change from time to time.Accounting documents, records, and reports are prepared, maintained, and typed accurately and in a timely manner.Department files are appropriately maintained.Account reconciliations are correct and completed in a timely manner.Good communication and coordination exist with Company personnel. Assistance and support are provided as needed.Management is appropriately informed of area activities.Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills-Set & Knowledge RequiredBachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Business Management / Economics or a Minimum 5 years’ General Accounting experience.Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) or its equivalentProject Management and Audit ReviewsKnowledge of accounting principles and practicesKnowledge of finance principlesKnowledge of financial reportingProficiency in relevant accounting software
Excellent planning and organizing skillsScheduling and monitoring skillsExcellent communication skillsProblem analysis and problem-solving skills