Financial Accountant at Safal Group

Description

Key Performance Areas

Fixed Assets Management

• Maintain accurate records and custody of company books and assets.
• Consolidate and update fixed asset data, ensuring accurate identification, valuation, and location details.
• Record all fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in a timely manner.
• Conduct verification exercises and asset stocktakes as required.
• Track and compile project costs into fixed asset accounts, ensuring proper appraisals.
• Monitor and report on asset performance, capital expenditure, and alignment to plan.
• Perform capital expenditure reconciliations for capitalization and write-offs.
• Support asset revaluations in line with applicable standards.
• Maintain updated schedules for fixed assets and depreciation.
• Provide accurate and timely reports for decision-making.

Insurance Management

• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for all business requirements.
• Coordinate initiation, follow-up, and closure of insurance claims.
• Provide advisory on insurance needs and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA (K) or ACCA finalist (mandatory).
• Registered with ICPAK.
• Minimum 10 years’ general work experience.
• At least 3 years in fixed assets, accounting, or related roles within a manufacturing environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving capability and strong planning & organizing skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and take initiative.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP (FICO).
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken & written).