Accountant (Agri-Business) at Flexi-Personnel

JOB PURPOSE

• The primary role of the accountant is to ensure that all financial reporting KPIs are achieved and aligned with strategic corporate goals. The accountant is responsible for organization's financial & statutory reporting and all financial data processing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures all statutory & mandatory financial reporting is done accurately and timely.

• Prepares cashbook reconciliations, creditors/debtor’s aging/reconciliations, and all other balance sheet ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts and related reports for review by FE.
• Custodian of the fixed asset register.
• Investigates reporting variances when needed and escalates when necessary.
• Oversees payment processes done by the finance team based on cash flow forecasts.
• Ensures that external auditors ‘requirements are met.

Ensures company tax reporting is performed accurately & timely.

• Responsible for preparing/reviewing all tax returns/computation to be submitted to KRA and advising FM.
• Coordinates Tax audits with KRA.
• Investigates all tax variances or queries with KRA.
• Responsible for preparing & submitting Quarterly Tax Estimates to KRA.

Ensure the payroll process is efficient.

• Ensure all payroll inputs and received on time.
• Ensure payroll is prepared and sent to the country CEO for review.
• Keep the accounting system updated with the latest payroll information.
• Timely reporting and payment of payroll-related government payments.
• Reconciliation of payroll accounts.

Ensure the budget is uploaded and tracked monthly.

• Ensure the budget is uploaded in ERP.
• Tracking of actuals vs budget by cost center with commentary and action plan.

Responsible for fixed assets and stocks.

• Ensure that the fixed asset register is updated monthly.
• Ensure daily stock taking is done at shops weekly at farm and hatchery.
• Manage Quarterly fixed asset verification.
• Management of monthly stock verification at all sites.
• Coordinate annual external audit stock counts.
• Track entries to stock adjustment account.

Responsible for the risk register.

• Ensure that the risk register is updated monthly for finance.
• Coordinate with all functions to ensure monthly updates of register.
• Coordinate development of SOPs for finance.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Timely reporting at all times as per the reporting calendar.
• 100% accuracy of all reports.
• External audit rating (adverse report items & quantified acceptable level of adjustments – to set).
• No TRA penalties due to delays.
• Timely payroll release.
• Correct info in the accounting system.
• Correct balance sheet balances.
• Budgets are uploaded in ERP.
• Budget vs actuals commentary.
• Monthly Stock verification documents from all sites.
• Accurate FAR - monthly.
• Variances in stock adjustments explained.
• Monthly updated risk register.
• SOPs in place for finance.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND TRAITS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• A master’s degree (completed or ongoing) will be an added advantage.
• CPA (Part III) or ACCA qualification
• 5 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years of relevant experience in an Agri-Business set up.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and controls.
• Prior experience in a start-up company is an added advantage.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Planning and time management skills.
• Computer skills: MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Communication and interpersonal skills

PROFESSIONAL TRAITS

• High level of Integrity with strong business acumen.
• Pro-active/self-starter.
• Must possess a passion for and share in the organization’s vision.
• Ability to effectively perform and deliver tasks that have competing deadlines.
• Ownership of and Accountability for own work.
• Should be able to work well both in teams and alone with minimal supervision.
• Should be able to excel at operating in a start-up environment.
• Driven by a very strong client service orientation.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Eye for detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Should be willing to work extended hours (as and when required).