Cost Accountant

Our client a leading Regional Manufacturing group is looking to recruit a Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in Cost Accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• ·         Perform activity of covering production costs and costs of sales.
• ·         Product development and overhead.
• ·         Compares actual to estimates.
• ·         Analysis of raw material inventory.
• ·         Prepares periodic reports.
• ·         Conduct ongoing process constraint analyses.
• ·         Report on margins by product and division.
• ·         Report on periodic variances, causes, spending variances.
• ·         Analyse capital budgeting requests.
• ·         Perform cost accumulation tasks as a member of the target costing group.
• ·         Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• ·         Investigate variances and resolve issues.
• ·         Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• ·         Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required ( accounting principles).

Qualifications:

• ·         Minimum Five years’ work experience in Cost Accounting.
• ·         Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent.
• ·         CPA (K).
• ·         Experience with Big 4 is a plus.
• ·         High attention to detail, strong analytical skills.
• ·         Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software.
• ·         Systems knowledge and familiarity. 
• ·         Proven knowledge of accounting standards and procedures, laws, rules & regulations.
• ·         Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task.
• ·         Ability and drive to work independently, solution oriented.
• ·         Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
• ·         Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• ·         Ability to communicate effectively.

Monthly Net Salary: Kshs. 150,000/= (Approx. 1,500 USD )

Deadline: 28^th February 2017

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2kzK9uH

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Payables Accountant

A diversified Horticultural Company based in Nairobi with 4 farms in the outskirts of Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Payables Accountant to be based in their Nairobi office. The ideal candidate must have experience in payables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creditors processing.
• Correspondence with creditors.
• Quick books updates and preparations.
• Filing of documents.
• Writing cheques.
• Handling debtors.
• Processing of Petty cash for farms & head office.
• Preparing VAT schedule.
• KRA for submitting PAYE/VAT and other taxes.
• Preparing credit card payments etc.

Qualifications:

• CPA K | ACCA. 
• Degree in Accounting an added advantage.
• Experience of not less than 3 yrs.
• Able to work under pressure with minimal or no supervision.
• Team player.

Monthly gross Salary: Ksh. 80,000/= (Approx. 800 USD)

Deadline: 15th January 2017 

Applications: 

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2i2P1UV 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Senior Accountant

A diversified horticultural company based in Nairobi with 4 farms in the outskirts of Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant to be based in their Nairobi office. The ideal candidate MUST have experience working with multi-currency. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Post financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system.
• Enter, update, and/or retrieve accounting data from automated systems.
• Payroll preparation and statutory remittance.
• Submit relevant withholding and VAT payments to Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Code, post and receive payments.
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities.
• Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payments.
• Assist in month end reporting procedures.
• Prepare and process employee expense reports.
• Design, prepare, and maintain accounting and finance spreadsheets.
• Clients accounts reconciliations for payments received and disbursed.
• Keep track of all insurance policies and licences, renewal dates and renew as required.
• Keep track of the company’s in-house employee loan scheme.
• Create sales agreements and proforma invoices and assist the sales team in seeing through sales.
• Prepare a proper monthly Work-in-Progress report and a stock report.
• Prepare all financial accounts ready for Auditors.          
• Review new procedures, manuals, and system enhancements.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Five years’ work experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• CPA(K).
• Experience working with multicurrency.
• Must be above 35 years.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, i.e. spreadsheets.
• Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system and policy updates.
• Ability and drive to work independently, solution oriented.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Monthly gross Salary: Kshs 150,000 (Approx. 1,500 USD)

Deadline: 15th January 2017 

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link http: http://bit.ly/2gQcSFj

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Chief Accountant - Five star Hotel in Nairobi

Our client, a five star hotel in Nairobi, is looking for a Chief Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible to oversee the daily operations of accounting department including payroll, receiving and stores. He / She will also assist in the preparation of financial operating statements and reports in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedures as well as supervise and prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis. MUST HAVE WORKED FOR A HOTEL!

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the overall financial plans and accounting practices of HQ.
• Oversee financial and accounting systems controls and standards.
• Manage all financial aspects of trust funds, including replenishment requests, expense data, fund balances, and charging information.
• Conducts weekly cash counts of all cash funds.
• Proactively analyze and interpret financial data and recommends changes to improve systems.
• Ensure sufficient operating funds are securely held at all times.
• Advise Director of Finance & Operation Mgmt of any budget irregularities/potential fiscal problems.
• Monitor inventory counts to ensure for accuracy and balance with accounting records.
• Review all audits, vouchers, and tax returns submitted to the Dir. of Financial.
• Maintain record of insurance expenses that are bad debts.
• Analyze general ledger account on a monthly basis.
• Assist the Department of Human Resources with the recruitment of accounting staff .
• Train, motivate and conduct performance appraisals in coordination with the Training Department.
• Ensures all financial transactions are recorded with accepted accounting principles and established accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting from a trusted institution.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in supervisory level.
• Familiarity with hotel operating systems and software.
• Good administrative, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Computer literate and proficient in English.

Monthly gross  salary: Ksh. 180’000-200’000 ( Approx. 1,800 – 2,000 USD ) depending on experience and skills

Deadline: 16th November 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2eg8r5e 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Senior Accountant

Our Client, one of the largest steel making firms in East and Central Africa region based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant. The successful candidate MUST be Guajarati| Punjabi | Hindu Speaking. 

Responsibilities:

• Post financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system.
• Enter, update, and/or retrieve accounting data from automated systems.
• Payroll preparation and statutory remittance.
• Submit relevant withholding and VAT payments to Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Code, post and receive payments.
• Prepare and coordinate deposit activities.
• Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payments.
• Assist in month end reporting procedures.
• Prepare and process employee expense reports.
• Design, prepare, and maintain accounting and finance spreadsheets.
• Clients accounts reconciliations for payments received and disbursed.
• Keep track of all insurance policies and licences, renewal dates and renew as required.
• Keep track of the company’s in-house employee loan scheme.
• Create sales agreements and preform invoices and assist the sales team in seeing through sales.
• Prepare a proper monthly Work-in-Progress report and a stock report.
• Prepare all financial accounts ready for Auditors.          
• Review new procedures, manuals, and system enhancements.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Five years’ work experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• CPA(K).
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, i.e. spreadsheets.
• Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system and policy updates.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature.
• Ability and drive to work independently, solution oriented.
• Ability to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Monthly Net Salary: Ksh. 150,000  ( Approx. 1,500 USD)

Deadline: 30th November 2016 

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2evuiXA 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Financial Controller for a Solar Company

Our client, a renewable energy start up company, is looking for a Financial Controller for its offices in Nairobi.  He/She will be responsible for leading the finance division of the Kenya operations. He/She should demonstrate mastery of accounting procedures and standards, strong understanding of financial reports and excellent cash management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quarterly budgeting process for the Kenya operations. Liaise with all Division Heads to gather input for the quarterly budget.
• Lead the weekly budgeting process for all the counties of the Kenya operations.
• Monitor cash inflow and outflow in Kenya.
• Supervise the development of monthly financial accounts for the Kenya operations to a strict timetable.
• Lead on financial reporting to key funders and working capital providers.
• Lead the annual auditing process for the Kenya operations.
• Ensure the company complies all PAYE, VAT and Tax return and reporting requirements.
• Manage the Collections Officers Team of the Kenya operations.
• Oversee the follow-up on at risk debts and decide on debts write-off.
• Ensure weekly debt reports are developed accurately and sent on-time to County Managers.
• Liaise with suppliers to place new product orders.
• Manage stock, keep track of inflow and outflow of products and develop weekly inventory reports.

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in economics, business, finance or accounting ACCA or CPA finalist.
• 7-9 years of experience in a financial services firm or an accounting firm.
• Experience in cash management and developing financial reports.
• Experience in equity and debt fundraising.
• Experience in working in a credit collections department and procurement.
• Strong commitment to processes and procedures.
• Capacity to work under minimum supervision and support.
• Excellent time-management, organisation and leadership skills.
• Good work ethics, professionalism  and integrity.
• Experience of cloud-based software, Xero.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 /= (Approx. 2,000  USD) 

Deadline: 31st  October 2016    
      
Applications: 
To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2eijQpY 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Financial Accountant – Kigali, Rwanda

Our client a credit reporting agency is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant. He/she will be responsible for overall general ledger accounting for the Rwanda business entity and to ensure that the accounting data is captured correctly and in conformity with the accounting policies for the group.  The suitable candidate Must be a Rwandan National and should be able to speak fluent English and French.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring proper maintenance of general ledger accounts for the company.
• Ensuring proper accounting procedures are adhered to and that all accounting information is captured.
• Complete bank reconciliations and ensure they are up to date with each month.
• Updating and maintaining accurate assets registers for the Rwanda Office.
• Maintaining a fixed asset schedule to account for purchases, disposal and depreciation of fixed assets.
• To ensure that depreciation is been posted correctly and consistently.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and confirm the accuracy of the balances contained therein.
• Preparing audit schedules, confirmations for use during the auditing process.
• Providing all necessary support by handling all audit queries for the Rwanda office.
• To ensure that all inter-company transactions are captured on a continuous basis .
• Ensuring that monthly accounting procedures are adhered to and that all accounting information is captured.
• To maintain the accounts payables ledgers for the office and ensure that these are accurately maintained.
• Continuously reviewing the receivables for the companies and ensuring they are accurately maintained.
• Ensure clients are invoiced correctly and the amounts invoiced are collected promptly and updated in the receivables ledgers correctly as required.
• Maintain and determine the specific accounts that need approval for bad debts provisioning.
• Prepare the monthly payroll in good time and ensure all employee statutory deductions are paid before due dates.
• Ensure total compliance with regard to all tax payments and filings as required by the law.
• Ensuring that all statutory deductions are made and payments done in good time as per the local legislation.
• Tracking the tax and statutory deductions payments and advising management on exceptional cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Must have completed CPA II 
• Three years or more of relevant work experience.
• Good knowledge of financial accounting and business management skills.
• Good understanding of corporate finance procedures.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 99,100 - 1,100 ( Approx. USD. 991 -1,100 ) depending in skills & experience

Deadline: 30th Oct 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2dmF16M 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Internal Auditor

Our client, a leading Regional Manufacturing Group is looking to recruit an Internal Auditor. The ideal candidate MUST have prior experience in a manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform independent audits within the company concentrating on high risk areas.
• To carry out periodical and concurrent audit reviews of processes, systems and procedures.
• Assess the systems laid down to ensure that they are compliant with statutory regulations.
• Assessing effectiveness and efficiencies of control procedures in place.
• Mitigate the business risks where necessary identify potential improvements.
• Identify problems and recommend remedial actions and best practices.
• Provide guidance on process improvements and formulate new systems and procedures.
• Issuing reports on findings of audits which highlight issues and potential impacts on business.
• Ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Carry out account and record reconciliations and other related records in operations and finance.
• Carry out impromptu physical cash verifications.
• Conducting regular physical stock verifications.
• Conducting any other audit assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications:

• A graduate in B.com Finance / Accounting.
• Must be CPA K.
• 4  Years’ experience in internal audit.
• Experience with working with Oracle.
• Sound commercial knowledge of related industry operations and processes.
• Good understanding of IFRS and superior analytical skills.
• Experience in preparing audit reports addressed to senior management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with relevant teams.
• Strong work ethics with a strong sense of integrity.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 /= (Approx. 2,000 USD)

Deadline: 30th September 2016
          
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2cSpDDf 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Accountant

Our Client, a Manufacturing Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit an Accountant for their offices in Athi River. The successful candidate MUST be able to speak either Hindi/Punjabi/Gujarati.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Prepare statutory returns.
• Prepare payroll.
• Prepare product costing, departmental accounts.
• Import costing preparation.
• Debtor/Creditor reconciliation preparation.

Qualifications:

• Must have degree (accounting/finance option).
• Must be a qualified ACCA, CPA (K) finalist.
• Must have at least 3 years in Mid Level.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Proficient in MS-Excel, ERP system, MS Dynamics and financial software.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Should speak either Hindi/Punjabi/Gujarati.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 100,000 – 120,000/= (Approx. 1,000 – 1,200 USD) depending on skills and expereince

Deadline: 16th September 2016  

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/2b7k7s1 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Financial Accountant – Arusha, Tanzania

Our client a well established Automotive Company based in Arusha Tanzania is seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant. The successful candidate MUST be a Tanzanian National with 10 years working experience in a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the finance policies of the company.
• Facilitate and ensure budgetary controls as per AFG & statutory guidelines.
• Responsible for working capital and treasury management.
• Actively manage cash flow, projections and forecasting.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets.
• Primary interface for all banking, treasury and board-level presentations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field preferably augmented with an MBA.
• Must have CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a commercial environment.


Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 150,000 - 200,000/= (Approx. 1,500 - 2,000 USD) depending on skills and qualification.

Deadline: 31st August  2016          

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2aIaZue 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Collection Manager

Our client, a leading Micro-Finance Company based in Nairobi that offers personal loan to permanently employ Civil servants is seeking to recruit a Collection Manager. The Commercial Manager will be responsible for overseeing the collection of all off – payroll collections. The successful candidate MUST have knowledge of debt collection laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Collections to design policies, processes and procedures to ensure efficient and effective off-payroll collections.
• Direct debit and standing order deductions through the various banks and ACH deductions.
• Handle Mpesa and Post-dated cheque payments/collections through the various banks and ACH deductions.
• Dealing with all issues affecting third party deductions.
• All direct debit, post-dated cheques and standing order submission to banks.
• All issues affecting deductions in the various markets including banks.
• Listing clients at Credit Reference Bureau or legal demand procedures in the case of a default.
• Maintenance of an excellent filling system and database.
• Management of shared call centre collections resource in order to retrieve payments.
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting on off-payroll collections performance to executives and senior management.
• Analyze arrears based on aging and prescribe appropriate actions to retrieve all arrears from non-performing clients.
• Undertake any additional duties that may be prescribed by the Head of Collections.

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years’ experience a financial institution (an insurance institution is advantageous) holding a similar position.
• Degree in Business Management or related field.
• Must be a CPA (K).
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to think out of the box and the flexibility to interact with all levels of personnel.
• Must be familiar with setting off-payroll policies and must have successfully implemented off-payroll policies with tangible results
• Must be multitask oriented, organized, set priorities and meet deadlines and take pride in one’s work.
• Must have experience in supervisory/management responsibilities on Collections related projects.

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

Deadline: 31st August 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2aStbAO 

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 considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Group Management Accountant

Our clients a dynamic Automotive Company based in Nairobi is seeking to recruit a Group Management Accountant who will compile, aggregate, consolidated and analyse business planning/performance related information pertaining their East Africa businesses. The ideal candidates MUST have over 6 years working experience with experience in the big 4 audit firms.

Key Responsibilities;

• Manage monthly financial reporting, group consolidation process and review consolidated financial statements.
• Manage quarterly analytical review of consolidated results, including streamlining data collection.
• Work closely with local finance personnel and external auditors on key drivers of financial fluctuations.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure preparation of consolidated audited financial statements.
• Collate & analyse the strategic plan, budget, quarterly forecasts and presentations.
• Analyse and present the financial and operating performance of the businesses periodically for review by all levels of management.

Qualifications;

• Must have over 5 years of finance experience.
• Experience in a big 4 audit firms will be an added advantage.
• Must be a CPA (K) and have a BA in finance/accounting.
• Must have a good understanding of IFRSs and ERP systems.
• Must have sound knowledge of MS Office, i.e. advanced skills excel / PPT preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal & organization skills.
• Must have an analytical mind with a keen eye for detail.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 – 250,000 (Approx. 2,000 – 2,500 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 31st August 2016

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2aeaGI7

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 considered for future roles, so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Accounts & Admin Officer

Accounts & Admin Officer

Industry: Property Development

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 60 – 80K

Our Client, an upcoming property developer, well known for property development within Nairobi is seeking to recruit an accounts & admin assistant to handle their accounting & admin needs whilst acting as the PA to the MD. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accounting and office coordination activities in the Company. Ladies encouraged to apply.

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Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

Grade A/B

Qualifications 

• Form Four Certificate Division IV or KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or equivalent and above

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Project Accountant

IntraHealth International Inc. believes in a world where all people have an equal opportunity for health and wellbeing. We support health workers to succeed, improve policies and systems for a strong workforce that delivers health services to meet communities’ needs. 

The USAID funded FUNZOKenya project aims to improve access to and quality of healthcare in Kenya by strengthening health training systems. 

IntraHealth International is seeking to fill the following position:
 

Project Accountant 
 

Reporting to the Finance, Contracts and Grants Manager, the Project Accountant will undertake finance and accounting responsibilities involving but not limited to maintenance of accurate general ledger records and timely payment to staff and suppliers

S/he will be responsible for managing accountabilities for travel imprests in addition to overall monitoring of payables and receivables ledgers to ensure reconciled accurate balances are maintained at all times.

Essential duties:

• Manage staff advances and accountability processes ensuring that activity advances are processed and accounted for as per policy; all records are input into the General Ledger in a timely and accurately manner and, ensure all amounts liquidated through travel advances are receipted and banked promptly
• Prepare, maintain and submit accurate reconciled M&IE analysis and receivables ageing report as required on a monthly basis.
• Manage the mobile money processing by preparing payment vouchers in support of payments for activity and travel advances
• Compile, analyze, code and post all transactions for travel and activity advances to the general ledger on a daily basis and not later than 24hrs following the payment date
• Assist in the month-end preparation and reporting tasks to ensure that reports are ready for HQ review by the 5th working day of each month
• Manage the duty and tax exemption process for qualifying VAT under USAID funded projects by ensuring that exemption applications (DA1 forms) are prepared in a timely, accurate and complete manner
• Provide support in the processing of Suppliers payments, Grants and Petty cash portfolio as required

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field with a CPA (K)
• At Least 4 years working experience in busy accounting department.
• Experience with USAID rules & regulations in a donor funded organization
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft office packages

Competencies

• Effective communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across Divisions, Departments, Country offices in a constructive and collaborative manner.

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications, apply by sending your CV and cover letter indicating your daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees who must have been your supervisor to kenyajobs@intrahealth.org. 

Closing date for applications is October 28, 2015.

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Accounts Assistant

Title: Accounts Assistant 

A fast growing sacco has an opportunity for experienced and dynamic Accounts Assistant to be based in Meru town. 

Requirement:

• At least CPA part 2.
• Minimum of one year experience in a similar position and be willing to live and work in Meru County.

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Chief Accountant

Our client, a Business Strategy Consultancy is in need of a Chief Accountant.

Reporting to: General Manager
 

Job Purpose: To prepare and manage business financial information for regulators and stakeholders by providing financial reports for compliance, decision making and strategic reviews.
 

We are looking for a candidate with experience working in the Insurance Industry.
 

Duties & Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible for the overall function of the accounts function under the direction of the General Manager 

Key Responsibilities 

• Participate in and support the timely and accurate preparation of budgets and constantly monitor expenditure. 
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and reports in an accurate and timely manner and prepare all the documents that are required to support the annual auditing exercise. 
• Prepare cash flows statements and Bank reconciliation 
• Ensure that all accounting transactions comply with set financial systems and controls and initiate remedial action where this is not the case. 
• Prepare budgets in consultation with the General Manager, ensure budgetary controls are in place, monitor and report on variances. 
• Prepare and continually review the age analysis and the payment to sales turnover ratios and advise the management team on the credit worthiness of individual accounts. 
• Ensure the timely settlement of company liabilities, in line with the company’s set policies.
• Compile tax reports/statutory returns, ensuring that these are submitted in a timely manner to the relevant authorities and consult with tax advisors as and when necessary. 
• Liaise with the external auditors during interim and annual audit and follow-up recommendations of internal audit findings 
• Manage and evaluate departmental staff so as to ensure the department meets company’s requirements.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelors Degree in a business related discipline 
• Fully qualified accountant e.g. CPA (K) / ACCA /etc. 
• MBA shall be an added advantage 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chief Accountant in a large organization. 
• Experience in direct involvement of working with ERP systems 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Analytical, technical and logical approach to problem solving 
• Self motivated and quick to take initiative 
• Ability to work as part of a team 

SHOULD BE ABLE TO START RIGHT AWAY and salary offered is KES. 130,000 (Gross)

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com, please note failure to provide the above information will disqualify you from the application process.

Only q ualified applicants will be contacted.

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Credit Controller Job in Kenya

Credit Controller

The primary function of a Credit Controller is coordinating the debts of existing creditors and deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor & managing all money borrowed or owed to your business.

It is vital that a Credit Controller builds and maintains close links with all customers, to ensure smooth running of accounts and encourage timely recovery of payments.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure internal controls around accounts receivable are complied with
• Ensure that customer credit is managed as per company policy and Budgeted debtors days are achieved through timely collection of overdue accounts
• Liaise with customers to ensure good customer relationship is maintained
• Ensure that customer credit limits are strictly managed as per company policy
• Ensure an exemption report of accounts with exceeded limits is generated monthly and circulated to HOF, MD and Head of Sales
• Ensure that exemption reports on customers with overdue accounts are generated and circulated to members of the management team on a weekly basis
• Ensure customer statement are generated on a monthly basis and passed to Head of Sales for onward distribution to customers
• Ensure that customer accounts aging analysis is generated, reviewed and red flag raised on customers with overdue accounts
• Ensure that the debtors aging report is accurate through timely and accurate allocation of payments against invoices
• Ensure that the NIL invoice report is run on a weekly basis and circulated to HOF, MD & Head of supply chain
• Ensure that the AR ledger  agrees with the GL control accounts (A/C 026000, 026002 & 042100) by 9th day after month end close
• Maintenance of the provisions and accruals accounts and ensuring that sundry debtors accounts is properly reconciled on a monthly basis
• Capturing of drafts into MFG
• Resolving customers queries on a timely basis
• Performing any other work as may be allocated form time to time

Qualifications

•  Degree in Business related field: Accounting, Finance or Economics
• CPA K a must
• 2 Years Credit control in FMCGs Industry

 Qualified & interested candidates to send in their CVs to vacancies@frank-mgt.com

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Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Management accountant will interpret financial information to make business decisions. 

He / She will provide business data and analysis to managers within organizations to assist in business decision-making and control.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Finance lead in the Commercial planning meeting, and Optimization process
• Collate the  Risks & Opportunities from CPP & for input into the Finance planning meeting for consolidation into total business R&O
• Proper costing of all new product development initiatives (NPDs)
• Act as the finance support for the commercial side of the business
• Standard cost maintenance including; ensuring that BOMs are updated from PLM to MFG, review and update  of  routings,  cost simulation  for  budget, PF0,PF1,PF2  and  5-YP  purposes,  updating  of standard costs as per group guidelines
• Product  costing  for  new  products  and  active involvement in the NPD & PLM process as Finance representative
• Giving financial advise to NPD teams to ensure that proposed projects meet the company ROI targets
• Proper  tracking  of  M&C  spend  and  ensuring  that there  is  no  overspend,  passing  of  monthly  M&C journals and reconciliation of the same
• Lead & co-ordinate the budgeting, PFs  and 5YP planning process
• Advising the business on the costs forecast and simulating the costs to be used for the purposes of budgets ,profit forecasts and 5-YP
• Monthly reporting: In-charge of the monthly management account, Regional & Group reporting
• Generating Brands P&L on a monthly basis and advising brand managers on performance of their brands & also sending it to Team Africa lead for consolidation
• Managing & maintenance of the fixed asset module in MFG
• Running the depreciation charge on a monthly basis Ensuring that FA additions are properly classified
• Ensuring that the Fixed asset register agrees to the physical assets

Qualifications

• Degree in Business related field: Accounting, Finance or Economics
• CPA K a must
• 2 Years Credit control in FMCGs Industry
• Knowledge of ERP SAP accounting software

Interested & Qualified candidates to send in their CVs to vacancies@frank-mgt.com

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