Investment Company Financial Accountant Job in Kenya

Our client is a privately-owned Investment Company with diversified holdings across real estate, agri-business, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, fixed income and quoted equity.

They are seeking to recruit a motivated and self-driven professional to fill in the following position in their office:

Financial Accountant

Reporting to the Group Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial and accounting reports for the company.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and accounting records
• Establish well-documented systems for record keeping and accounting
• Research financial variances and analyse financial data
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and financial statements
• Consolidate departmental budgets and compare actual costs to budgeted costs
• Regularly update management regarding the financial status of the company
• Prepare tax returns and calculate taxes owed; comply with tax requirements around payment and reporting
• Co-ordinate internal and external audits of the organization’s financial and accounting records
• Analyze business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues, and trends to develop projections for future revenue and expenses
• Provide suggestions and feedback to management regarding budget forecasts, resource utilization, and tax strategy
• Supervise and direct the work activities of accounting and book keeping personnel
• Ensure compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum CPA Part III
• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Working Capital Management Skills
• Budgeting and forecasting skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 14th June 2018 clearly stating the subject heading “FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.