Chief Accountant
Our client is a leader in roofing
solutions and amongst the top leaders in light weight stone coated steel
roofing. The client is also the appointed distributor of roofing systems for one
of the world's leading manufacturers of light weight stone coated roofing
tiles.
The Chief Accountant will be responsible
for planning, co-ordination, design, implementation and control of accounting
systems in the company. Further, the role will entail overall monitoring of
revenue collection and expenditure and ensuring that variances within the
levels approved by the Board are investigated promptly. He/she will also be
responsible for ensuring proper training and deployment of all accounting staff
in the company.
Description
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To plan, organize and implement accounting operations and objectives;
coordinate and integrate all activities towards achievement of established
goals and objectives.
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Ensure that all functions and programs under charge are performed
within established budgetary parameters, to include performing cost control
activities, monitoring revenues and expenditures and ensuring sound fiscal
control.
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Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting standards and
principles
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Ensure maintenance of proper audit trails and verification as well as
reconciliation actions for all processed work; act as an internal auditor in
the company.
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Authorize payments and monitor other expenditures and report on major
variances.
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Assess financial reporting systems, accounting, procedures and
investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures
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Supervise, train and evaluate other accountants in the organization
and act as a financial advisor in the company.
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Prepare financial and management reports to enhance decision making in
the company.
Job Specification
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Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
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CPA (K) or its approved equivalent
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5-6 years of progressively responsible experience in professional
accounting, auditing or other related field.
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Must have experience in extensive use of automated accounting systems
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Must be detail
oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy
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Must possess
excellent organizational, grammar and very good oral and written communication
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Should be able to
work and compile data and reports
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Able to make
capable and effective decisions
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Able to prioritize,
and manage tasks
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Be pleasant,
professional and proficient
How to
apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire
to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience,
details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address,
and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 22nd
June 2012 to: wangechi@exemplarconsult.com
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