Accountant Job Vacancy

Job Title:Accountant
 

Application:recruit@odumont.com
 

Deadline: 27/04/2013

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Financial accounts, budgeting and forecasting

• Produce monthly financial accounts in the approved format;
• Provide budget holders with financial information which meets their needs;
• Facilitate the preparation of the annual budget and update forecasts as necessary.

Financial and regulatory reporting

• Prepare statutory accounts for the Companies, in the appropriate format;
• Liaise with external auditors;
• Ensure all regulatory and other returns are prepared and submitted timely.

Financial transactions

• Ensure the efficient processing of all financial transactions, including invoicing and collection of moneys due;
• Ensure that all money received in and paid out is correctly allocated;
• Ensure the purchase ledger is maintained, with accurate coding, and that suppliers are paid in a timely manner;
• Ensure the bank and other control accounts are reconciled monthly.

Cash flow

• Manage banking arrangements under the direction of the Chief Accountant;
• Maintain a daily cash flow schedule and produce regular cash flow reports;

Systems and IT

• have sound knowledge of the accounting packages such as quickbooks, sage ,tally etc

Taxation

• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns;
• Involve and instruct external tax consultants when necessary.
• Experience in Accounts payable a must.
• Knowledgeable in insurance matters
• Statutory deductions i.e. NSSF, NHIF, withholding tax and HELBS

Inventory

• Maintaining proper reporting and financial controls; and
• Ensuring adherence to all practices and policies required to meet these objectives.

Skills Set Needed

• Project Management and Audit Reviews
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of finance principles
• Knowledge of financial reporting
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software
• Team management skills.
• Technical accounting skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Scheduling and monitoring skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

• Should be a CPA K
• A degree in accounting, BCOM or Finance is an advantage

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Accounts payable a must.
• Knowledgeable in insurance matters
• Statutory deductions i.e. NSSF, NHIF, withholding tax and HELBS

Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruit@odumont.com before COB 27th April 2013.