Senior Accountant – Financial Controls at NCBA Group

Job Purpose Statement

The main purpose of the role includes daily management of the General Ledgers (GL) that form the primary source of financial information for the Group. This role will handle monthly, quarterly and annual financial closure, coordinate the subsidiaries to ensure standardization, accuracy and completeness of data for consolidation of the financials.  The role will enhance the quality of financial discipline and management reporting to achieve the group entities objectives.

The role will entail reviewing and providing technical guidance on application of International Financial and Reporting Standards and ensuring various functions and systems configurations supports standards implementation.

The role supports the Deputy Director, Finance to ensure overall GL integrity and accuracy of the general ledgers as a basis for the preparation of financial and management reporting. Additionally, the role will be involved in preparation and co-ordination of annual statutory reporting process.

Specifically, the role will support implementation and entrenchment of financial controls culture, policies, tools, processes and procedures that ensure internal efficient and effective preparation and dissemination of financial information. The role cuts across financial controls and financial reporting in Kenya and the subsidiaries.

Ideal Job Specifications

Academic:

• University degree in Business related studies or equivalent.
• MBA is an added advantage.

Professional:

• CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification

Desired work experience:

• Five years’ post-qualification (accounting) experience in a medium to large corporate organisation.
• Audit experience in a reputable audit firm will be an added advantage.
• Four years’ work experience in middle management role.
• Practical experience in use of relevant MS Office applications.
• Competence in the use of SAP, SAP BODs, SAP BPC and T24.
• Experience in the financial services industry or banking sector would be an added advantage