Lady Senior Accountant Jobs (90K)

Lady Senior Accountant Jobs (90K)
Posted on March 9, 2015 at 12:19 pm
Lady Senior Accountant Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Travel management
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Kshs 90 Gross
Our client is a top 100 company that specializes in the provision of travel management and related services such as, but not limited to airline ticketing and airport transfers, hotel reservations, and related services (visa service, travel insurance, car rentals) etc which are offered at affordable costs for corporates and individuals.
Senior Accountant Job Purpose
Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, and private funding, contracts, and grants. Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and revenue expenses, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
Active participation and contribution in all required audits cost reporting and tax filings; audit, cost report and tax return lists to be completed by established deadlines.
Maintain payroll general ledger using data provided by Human Resources.
Assist with preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements including Federal, State and Local returns.
Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Recommend, develop and maintain financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary recommendations, and other administrative actions.
Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff other duties as assigned.
Skills and qualifications required for Senior Accountant Job
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent Degree
Over 5 years experience in a mid-to-upper level accounting position with an SME or medium sized organization
Preferably a lady aged 30 yrs and above
Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications e.g. QuickBooks, Sage, Patel etc
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications
Communication skills, both oral and in writing
Deals well with pressure
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Timely and accurate Reporting Skills
Flexible (Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work).
Analytical Thinking Skills
Good organizational skills and good time management skills
Integrity/Honesty
If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke indicating the title on the subject line as (Lady Senior Accountant 90K gross) before Tuesday 17th March, 2015
Kindly indicate current/ last salary
We do not charge for interviews.
Please note your current salary on your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Next To Unga House) Nairobi.