Job Summary
The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that reports on costs productivity margins and company expenditures are accurate.The Senior Accounts Officer will be reporting to the Finance Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise accountants in verifying allocating posting and reconciling accounts payables and receivables
Produce errorfree accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Manage accountants and accounting assistants
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input the department s goal setting process
Participate in preparation of financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
Support monthend and yearend close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure all documents are well stored/filled as per company policy
Performing other accounting duties as assigned
Requirements
Educational and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor or Diploma in accounting/Finance or related field
An excellent written and oral command in Kiswahili and English
Knowledge of general accounting principals
Proficient in relevant computer software
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
3 years in Finance/Accounting or related field experience
CPA (T) is an added advantage
Knowledge Skills and Abilities or Required Competencies:
Deadlineoriented and an ability to stick to time constraints
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Organizational skills and information management
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
Familiarity with financial accounting statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the monthend/yearend close process
Handson experience with accounting software packages
Advanced MS Excel skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Ability to work independently unsupervised
Ability to give direction and provide assistance to others