Senior Accountant at Grant Thornton Kenya

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for heading the finance department

Main responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable and monitor cash flow Prepare financial statements and analysis
• Analyze financial reports and advise stockholders on financial risks Supervise the junior accountant
• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements and IFRS Management of accounting and compliance / tax records Record financial information for analysis
• Prepare and interpret complicated financial information
• Advise on procedure and financial management
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency
• Forecast and plan for future financial requirements Manage audit process and liaise with the tax consultant
• Monitor and advise on timely payment of taxes
• Prepare financial reports for tax authorities, regulatory agencies, and stockholders Perform general ledger scrutiny and perform month-end/year-end close procedure.
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes and procedures
• Ensure effective use of the accounting system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Four to five years’ hands on experience as a Senior Accountant
• Must have CPA or ACCA
• Must have experience in SAP People management skills

Deadline of submission to be on 24th January 2018