Pharmaceutical Marketing Company Chief Accountant Jobs in Kenya 2013
Our client is a leading pharmaceutical marketing company servicing the retail and wholesale market.
In order to handle increased business, they are looking forward to recruiting a Chief Accountant
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Oversee the accounts, finance and tax functions while ensuring statutory compliance with statutory regulations
- Ensure adherence to general acceptable accounting standards and principles
- Maintain proper financial records and ensure that there are clear audit trails
- Participate in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and report in a clear and timely manner on the attainment of these forecasts and budgets
- Plan, manage and coordinate end of month and end of year closing process and procedures
- Participate in the formulation of internal controls and ensure that these controls are implemented fully
- Prepare clear and concise periodic financial statements and reports as required
- Document and audit company assets as required
- Monitor the company’s cash flows and provide regular cash flow position reports as required as well a general treasury management
- Preparation of annual financial statements for auditing
The person
The Chief Accountant needs to meet the following basic requirements:
- Be a qualified accountant with ACCA or CPA(K) professional qualifications. A university degree will confer added advantage
- Have at least 5 years’ experience preferably in a busy trading environment 3 of which should be a chief accountant.
- Have excellent communication, analytical and reporting skills
- Have very good Microsoft Excel and ERP management skills
- Be mature and able to work under pressure
If qualified send CV only to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Chief Accountant) on the subject line
