Senior Accountant at Skills Geographic Kenya (SGK)

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting,
• Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficient in using accounting software and ms office, especially excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping. Experience in quickbooks.
• Experience in erp will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 5 years experience as a senior accountant in a busy company.
• Those with experience working in a marketing agency will have an added advantage.
• One should have all rounded general accounting skills.

Main responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Cost analysis and control.
• Produce error free accounting reports and present their results.
• Salary: kshs. 100,000 - 120,000 plus company benefits

Main responsibilities contd.

• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Provide technical support and advice on management accountant.
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Develop and document business
• Processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Preparation of cash flow projections and keep track of cash flow requirements of the organization.
• Ensure the accounting financial records are in compliance with
• Established policies, procedures and standards.
• Submitting annual tax returns.
• Coordinating with auditors in preparing audit reports