Chief Accountant Job May 2023

Accounting Jobs In Kenya.Title: Chief Accountant,Industry: Logistics,Location: Mombasa,Reports to: Finance Manager,Gross Salary: Competitive Salary +Benefits.Our client is a logistics company with a presence in East Africa and provides door-to-door transport and logistics services, and is looking for a Chief Accountant to Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Finance department. Responsibilities Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Finance department including accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, payroll and utilities, budgeting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, and capital assets reconciliations.Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports.Maintain accounting controls by implementing and recommending policies and procedures.Development, implementation and monitoring of financial accounting and related systems. Set and enforce accounting policy, in addition to working with other departments to develop positions on best practices throughout the organization.Ensure bank reconciliation is done on a daily basis.Collection of financial and accounting information and the preparation of budgets, reports, forecasts, and consolidated profit and loss reports.Prepare and submit all tax and statutory returns and deductions.Review and process income & expense reports.Preparation and coordination of the audit process.Protect operations by keeping financial data confidential and operate systems to achieve the same.Assess and report on the overall business risk, keep a business risk register and have controls in place to limit the risks, ensure business risks are always insured. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.Must be a qualified CPA Finalist or with ACCA professional qualifications.5 -7 years of experience in a similar role.Experience in a Logistics company will be an added advantage.Excellent understanding of accounting and reporting standards and procedures.High attention to detail and accuracy.Good leadership skills with the ability to direct and supervise.Excellent communication skills.SAP & Microsoft Dynamics knowledge is an added advantage.Open and pro-active team player building trust and credibility.Quick in establishing positive and productive working relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders.A change champion and a vibrant personality.Ability to navigate with agility within a matrixed organizational structure.