Accountant – Mombasa, Kenya

Our client, a global Merchandiser of Commodities and Processor of Agricultural goods based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Junior Accountant to be based in Mombasa. The successful candidate MUST have 5 years experience in all aspects of financial accounting within East Africa.

Key Responsibilities;

• Monthly analysis of VAT returns & ledgers balances.
• Performing month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.
• Support the Chief Accountant during reporting and consolidation process.
• Responding to any queries from MEA Region and group consolidation.
• Full support to East Africa financial reporting Accountant in budgeting etc.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of trade to position for various commodities.
• Review accounts and costs before reporting and consolidation in magnitude.
• Aid in ensuring reliability and integrity of AX / magnitude reporting.
• Reporting cash flow forecast for all platforms for East Africa entities.
• Assist in preparation of budget and reforecast and consolidation.
• Supporting and reporting bank balances/ liquidity position of EAF entities.
• Working closely with auditors on any areas related to the reported financials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications;

• Must have 5 years experience in financial accounting.
• Must have a Bachelors Degree/CPA (K)/ACCA/CIMA/ACA/ICAEW.
• An added advantage working in an audit firm.
• Must have experience in consolidations.
• Computer literate.
• Must be willing to relocate to Mombasa.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.100,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,000 - 1,500 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 1st February 2016

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1S7O2kt

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

Categories: ACCOUNTANT, AGRICULTURE