Assistant Accountant at Mantrac Kenya Ltd

Job Outline: To assess, monitor, plan and manage the efficient utilization of cash and financial services in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Company

Responsibilities

Treasury Management

• Review daily cash balances and payments to monitor usage of cash resources;
• Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions;
• Deliver weekly and monthly cash flow reporting accurately and on time for review;
• Ensure petty cash controls are adhered to;
• Compiling of the daily and monthly liquidity position reports;
• Ensure liquidity reports complies with minimum requirements at all times and that the report is handed in timeously and correctly to all relevant parties involved;
• Prepare reconciliation for all bank and cash accounts;
• Ensure accuracy of Interbank movements and interest accruals;
• Assess accuracy of all treasury expenses and bank charges;
• Review petty cash expenses and petty cash payments.

Company Insurance Matters

• Liaise with the Commercial Manager and ensure that all company assets are properly covered against all insurable risks at all times;
• Receive and process details of all insurance claims and communicate to the insurance brokers on an ongoing basis;
• Plan periodical review meetings with insurance brokers to review covers taken and outstanding claims;
• Plan annual meeting in the month of November to discuss the insurance renewals for the coming year.

General

• Ensure that proper record keeping procedures are in place and adhered to;
• Continuously scrutinise and improve existing procedures;
• Ensure proper knowledge of systems and procedures;
• Ensure timeously completion of all correspondence to banks, customers and insurance counter parties;
• Responsible for Data Quality and follow-up of incorrect transactions;

Knowledge

• Experience in preparing cash forecasts and cash flow analyses.
• Writing and Reporting skills.
• Planning & Organising.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking.
• 4 Years Banking & accounting experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of the system and processing activities.
• Professional image and grooming.
• Self-confidence and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Bank products knowledge.

Qualifications

• Holder of a University degree either in Business, Finance or Accounting from a reputable university.
• Certified Accountant CPA (K) or ACCA.
• Proficiency in a computerized environment with ability to use specialized ERP software.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of computer especially Microsoft office applications.