Accountant at G4S

Job Details

• Basic salary
• Pension scheme
• Medical cover
• Group personal accident cover

JOB INTRODUCTION:

Reporting to the Chief Accountant the Accountant will be responsible for the management of the service line accounting functions and to provide administrative financial support to the Division.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Provide information from time to time as will be required by internal and external auditors
• Management of fixed asset register
• Provide the service line with planning, budgeting and analysis information including variance analysis and bridges, covering monthly reporting, budgets and latest forecasts
• Monitor revenue billing progress and escalate adverse variance on a weekly basis
• Maintaining & updating customer’s billing data to enhance accuracy in billing
• Maintain new and/or amended contract billing schedule (sale orders) in ERP system.
• Monitor contract expiry dates and ensure the commercial team is notified.
• Carry out daily filing of contracts and other billing documents under assigned portfolio and ensure that proper filing sequence is maintained.
• Carry out monthly reconciliation between General Ledger & Accounts Receivables Ledger

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Tertiary education in Business Management /Commerce /Accounting /Economics or any relevant field,
  • Degree is advantageous
  • CPA (K)
• Kenya legislation

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a busy Finance department in a commercial set up.

Technical Skills

• Financial Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• ERP system(s) and Quickbooks
• Google suite of products

Behavioural Skills – Support

• Understanding the organisation’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Deliver great customer service
• Sharing and co-operating
• Good communication and interpersonal skills