InterviewUp Jobs in Kenya : Senior Accountant

Our client, a Business Strategy Consultancy is in need of a Senior Accountant.

Reporting to: General Manager

To prepare and manage business financial information for regulators and stakeholders by providing financial reports for compliance, decision making and strategic reviews.
We are looking for a candidate with experience working in the Insurance Industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the overall function of the accounts function under the direction of the General ManagerKey Responsibilities

• Participate in and support the timely and accurate preparation of budgets and constantly monitor expenditure.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and reports in an accurate and timely manner and prepare all the documents that are required to support the annual auditing exercise.
• Prepare cash flows statements and Bank reconciliation
• Ensure that all accounting transactions comply with set financial systems and controls and initiate remedial action where this is not the case.
• Prepare budgets in consultation with the General Manager, ensure budgetary controls are in place, monitor and report on variances.
• Prepare and continually review the age analysis and the payment to sales turnover ratios and advise the management team on the credit worthiness of individual accounts.
• Ensure the timely settlement of company liabilities, in line with the company’s set policies.
• Compile tax reports/statutory returns, ensuring that these are submitted in a timely manner to the relevant authorities and consult with tax advisors as and when necessary.
• Liaise with the external auditors during interim and annual audit and follow-up recommendations of internal audit findings
• Manage and evaluate departmental staff so as to ensure the department meets company’s requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors Degree in a business related discipline
• Fully qualified accountant e.g. CPA (K) / ACCA /etc.
• MBA shall be an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chief Accountant in a large organization.
• Experience in direct involvement of working with ERP systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Analytical, technical and logical approach to problem solving
• Self motivated and quick to take initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team

SHOULD BE ABLE TO START RIGHT AWAY and salary offered is KES. 130,000 (

How to Apply

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com, please note failure to provide the above information will disqualify you from the application process. Only q ualified applicants will be contacted.