Job Openings at Grant Thornton Kenya - 2 Positions

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for heading the finance department

Main responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable and monitor cash flow Prepare financial statements and analysis
• Analyze financial reports and advise stockholders on financial risks Supervise the junior accountant
• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements and IFRS Management of accounting and compliance / tax records Record financial information for analysis
• Prepare and interpret complicated financial information
• Advise on procedure and financial management
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency
• Forecast and plan for future financial requirements Manage audit process and liaise with the tax consultant
• Monitor and advise on timely payment of taxes
• Prepare financial reports for tax authorities, regulatory agencies, and stockholders Perform general ledger scrutiny and perform month-end/year-end close procedure.
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes and procedures
• Ensure effective use of the accounting system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Four to five years’ hands on experience as a Senior Accountant
• Must have CPA or ACCA
• Must have experience in SAP People management skills

Deadline of submission to be on 24th January 2018

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for providing vital support to the senior accountant and ensure streamlining of company’s financial/accounting processes.

Main responsibilities

• Maintain ledgers, record and document company financial transactions
• Perform bank reconciliations and report Update vendor and customer information Updated budgets v/s actual and report on variance Prepare and manage monthly payroll disbursements
• Prepare and present reports in timely manner including budgets, debts, deficits, expenditures, revenue and cash flow
• Review data to ensure that defined financial procedures are being followed
• Conduct or assist with fixed asset audits Calculate taxes and prepare various tax returns in compliance with the local taxes.
• Ensure the payment of taxes within due date. Identify and resolve financial discrepancies
• Utilize database management systems to maintain up-to-date record keeping of financial documents
• Project revenue and expenses through detailed analysis of current and past financial data.
• Provide feedback to the Senior Accountant regarding budget forecasts, resource utilization, and tax strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Two to three years’ hands on experience as an Accountant
• Must have CPA or ACCA Experience in using SAP.