Gross Salary:  Kes 85,000 – 100,000K,

Our client is an international Group, present on three continents and with more than 70 years dedicated to the Automotive Industry and Sector. They are looking to hire an Accountant who is passionate about numbers, curious about drivers of the numbers and ability to articulate. He/she should be able to support the entire business in the provision of complete, accurate and on time accounting support.

Responsibilities

• Credit control: Assist in the enforcement of trade terms and managing credit risk.
• Account payables: On time, accurate and complete receipt, input, analysis and initiate payments for assigned Procure-to-Pay partners.
• Management accounts: Actively participate in the accurate costing and reporting of all products.
• Annual budgeting & monthly reporting: Assist in the annual budget preparation, monthly analysis of deviations and suggest corrective actions.
• Own and be accountable for assigned P&L and Balance sheets accounts.
• Petty cash: Assist in the management and control of office petty cash in its various forms.
• Financial control: Take the lead in corporate governance, ethical conduct and compliance with accounting principles, group policies and in the detection and prevention of thefts and frauds.
• Annual audits: Participate in the timely closure of annual external audits, including periodical stock takes, investigations into variances, closure of audit queries and action points.
• Tax: Actively participate in ALL tax planning, compliance and reporting including customs, vat and employee statutory deductions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounts accountancy or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in an automotive industry would be desirable
• CPA (K) and or ACCA is required
• Member of a professional body e.g. CPA (K), ISACA and ICPAK will be an added advantage.
• Should be hands-on with QuickBooks, Sage & iTax.
• Goal-oriented and has a deep knowledge of accounting and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Should be familiar with costings, taxation, and costs analysis.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and a strong team player.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to effectively prioritize work. 
• Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and have a strong understanding of the theoretical and practical components of the position apart from just being familiar with performing assigned tasks.
• Highly organised with proven ability to prioritize and keep tab of all aspects of the job.
• Must be time conscious and have a sense of urgency and meet monthly cut-off deadlines.
• Must be able to work across functions, have the drive and energy to drive excellence and continuous improvement.
• Candidates who can join immediately are preferred 

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant- Automotive) to [email protected]  before 4th July 2022.