Modern Coast Accountant Job Vacancies In Kenya
Job Description
- In charge of a Business unit ensuring all postings are done correctly, in full and on a timely basis.
- As well as be aware of all financial transactions in relation to the business unit.
- Also to ensure that the business unit is tax compliant.
Qualifications
- CPA or ACCA, an MBA in Finance or Business Administration would be preferred.
- 5 years of overall experience in accounting with last 3 years or more as a team leader of more than 10 employees.
- Preferably in transport and logistics industry. Should have worked on SAP or any ERP.
- Should understand company laws, taxation rules of EA Region , all Statutory requirements-NSSF,NHIF, VAT,WHT, PAYE, Training levy
- Able to review data and report on the same.
- Preparation of budgets
- Aiding in strategic planning
- Manage relationship with Auditors
- Analyze and understand data entry and reconcile control accounts.
- Understanding Cost Control
- Computations and reference of Quick Ratio, Gross profit, Net Profit, EBITDA,
- Strong understanding of regional tax regulations and statutory matters
- Understand numbers and analyze them
- Proficient with MS Office- Word and excel tools
- Updated with latest ERP
- Ability to create and enhance systems / processes
- Punctual, diligent and meticulous with close attention to detail
- Negotiation and PR
- People Management
- Planning & Execution
- Delegation & Control
- Honesty and discretion
- Strong understanding of regional tax regulations and audit matters
Duties and Responsibilities
- Verify and understand debit & credit entries posted by the accounts clerks.
- Reconcile & ensure that banking for each branch in their unit has been done on a daily basis.
- Reconcile daily sales of each branch with TMS report.
- Check that invoices raised to corporate clients from the courier system have been posted accurately in the accounting package.
- Ensure that the daily branch expenses incurred are as per the control sheet.
- Ensure the bank reconciliations are finalized by 5th of the following month.
- Monitor all Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring completion and adequate record keeping by all key members reporting to the Management accountant.
- Ensure all intercompany accounts are balanced monthly and signed off.
- Ensure
all debit /credit postings to the nominal ledgers are accurate.
- Generate cost reports each month analyzing the profitability of the business unit.
- Prepare the file for annual statutory audit.
- Generate monthly management accounts for submission to business unit head & MD by 15th of every month.
- Check the dispatch schedule for trucks with invoices generated.
- Being self-updated with the happenings of the business unit on all financial aspects.
- Ensure that all calculations and assumptions are linked to supporting workings and appropriate sources of information.
- Maintain and enforce credit control across debtors and creditor balances.
Typical Tasks (indicative but not exhaustive)
- Give information to Business unit heads as per request.
- Liaise with the Auditors and ensure all documents are presented as required.
- Check sales submitted on the VAT return with TMS report.
- Confirm that accounts clerks have posted previous day sales, expenses & banking.
- Report any discrepancies to Head of Finance
- Alert Business Unit heads /HR of any delayed banking
- Daily banking reconciliations
- Generate the staff advance report by 21st of each month to be handed over to HR for payroll processing
Typical Goals (Write SMART Goals, TOP 5)
- To submit required reports on specified timelines ( as per specific goal sheet )
- To ensure all Bank accounts are reconciled within 5 days after month end.
- Ensure the Audit is finalized within 3 months of the fiscal year end.
- Ensure compliance for all statutory requirements in our countries of operation.
- 100% accuracy on all debit / credit postings in the ledgers
How to Apply
- If you meet the above requirements, send the application to
- jobs@modern.co.ke by 31st January 2021 at 5:00 pm
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