Chief Accountant

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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
·         To plan, organize and implement accounting operations and objectives; coordinate and integrate all activities towards achievement of established goals and objectives.
·         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.
·         Ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting standards and principles
·         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.
·         Authorize payments and monitor other expenditures and report on major variances.
·         Assess financial reporting systems, accounting, procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures
·         Supervise, train and evaluate other accountants in the organization and act as a financial advisor in the company.
·         Prepare financial and management reports to enhance decision making in the company.

Job Specification
·         Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
·         CPA (K) or its approved equivalent
·         5-6 years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting, auditing or other related field.
·         Must have experience in extensive use of automated accounting systems
·         Must be detail oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy
·         Must possess excellent organizational, grammar and very good oral and written communication
·         Should be able to work and compile data and reports
·         Able to make capable and effective decisions
·         Able to prioritize, and manage tasks
·         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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