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Job Title: Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities
Financial accounts, budgeting and forecasting
    Produce monthly financial accounts in the approved format;
    Provide budget holders with financial information which meets their needs;
    Facilitate the preparation of the annual budget and update forecasts as necessary.

Financial and regulatory reporting
    Prepare statutory accounts for the Companies, in the appropriate format;
    Liaise with external auditors;
    Ensure all regulatory and other returns are prepared and submitted timely.

Financial transactions
    Ensure the efficient processing of all financial transactions, including invoicing and collection of moneys due;
    Ensure that all money received in and paid out is correctly allocated;
    Ensure the purchase ledger is maintained, with accurate coding, and that suppliers are paid in a timely manner;
    Ensure the bank and other control accounts are reconciled monthly.

Cash flow
    Manage banking arrangements under the direction of the Chief Accountant;
    Maintain a daily cash flow schedule and produce regular cash flow reports;

Systems and IT
    have sound knowledge of the accounting packages such as quickbooks, sage ,tally etc

Taxation
    Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns;
    Involve and instruct external tax consultants when necessary.
    Experience in Accounts payable a must.
    Knowledgeable in insurance matters
    Statutory deductions i.e. NSSF, NHIF, withholding tax and HELBS

Inventory
    Maintaining proper reporting and financial controls; and
    Ensuring adherence to all practices and policies required to meet these objectives.

Skills Set Needed
    Project Management and Audit Reviews
    Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
    Knowledge of finance principles
    Knowledge of financial reporting
    Proficiency in relevant accounting software
    Team management skills.
    Technical accounting skills
    Excellent planning and organizing skills
    Scheduling and monitoring skills
    Excellent communication skills
    Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:
    Should be a CPA K
    A degree in accounting, BCOM or Finance is an advantage

Experience:
    A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment
    Experience in Accounts payable a must.
    Knowledgeable in insurance matters
    Statutory deductions i.e. NSSF, NHIF, withholding tax and HELBS

Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruit@odumont.com before COB 27th April 2013.