Chief Accountant - (Communication Industry)-Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our Client is in the communication industry, providing reliable and high quality service and support in the Telecommunication and Broadcasting sectors.

In an effort to strength the company’s financial operational effectiveness, our client seeks to recruit a Chief Accountant.

The Position

The Chief Accountant will be tasked with the following functions among others:

• Ownership of the Accounting & Reporting function: monthly, quarterly and annually. Leading the company’s Financial Management team and managing the processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting.
• In charge of Project and Cost Accounting.
• Ensuring credibility of the Finance function by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts, ensuring high quality Account Reconciliation.
• Taking a lead in preparation of financial management information for the Board.
• Reviewing of financial reports and ensuring that they comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Preparation of accurate and timely statutory financial reports, P&L analysis and Cash Flow management.
• Ensuring timely and accurate Tax Reporting and timely reconciliations with Tax Authorities.
• Assess and advise on the financial capacity of projects through financial monitoring and evaluation of projects by analysis of annual accounts, financial reports, policies and audits.
• Coordinating activities of external service providers including external auditors; regulator; insurance brokers and underwriters.
• Growing, leading, monitoring and reviewing a team of accountants.
• Developing and implementing the company’s Finance strategy as well as developing financial budgets to support these plans.
• Taking a hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive product cost and profitability system.

Qualifications

• Hold degree a business degree from a recognized university
• Be a qualified CPA (K) , ACCA or CFA
• Have at a minimum 5 years accounting and financial management experience in a busy environment
• Have at least two years experience using a reputable financial management software
• Experience in a ICT environment will be an added advantage

Skills required

• A strong team leader/ builder with excellent communications skills
• Proven ability to work independently
• Possesses good analytical and report writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Capable of meeting deadlines and working under pressure

If you meet the requirements highlighted and are up to the challenge of this exciting opportunity, please send your updated Curriculum Vitae to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com, clearly stating the job position (Chief Accountant) in the subject.

Within your cover letter, include your daytime contact number, current & expected remuneration as well as your notice period.

Deadline for application is 3rd October 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.