Responsibilities:
Manage the Accounts payable function to ensure timely and accurate ledger cards as well as prompt settlement of suppliers payments in line with company policy.
Ensuring compliance with government and corporate policies laws and regulations.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
Undertake Off System cash and bank reconciliations.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and document business transactions.
Ensure correct cost allocation to right cost centers i.e. per site and Division for all the companies in the group
Take responsibility for daily stock takes, spot checks, reconciliation and timely preparation reports against expenses.
Preparation of financial reports and statements as may be required, summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
Analyze transactions, processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved.
Apply cost accounting methods to achieve efficient representation of cost center performance.
Reconciliation of general ledgers including Payroll ledgers on weekly and Monthly basis for all companies in the group
Responsible for preparation of statutory deductions and taxes ready for filing by Finance Associate
Responsible for all LEML Payments and other satellite Sites Payments like Pazuri, Lukenya and Northlands Projects
Ensuring that cost centers reports can be generated on timely basis for all the companies in the group
Double checks all Petty cash reimbursement requests against supporting documents before replenishment
Ensure that daily, weekly and periodic financial objectives are met
Contribute ideas to improve the Finance department function
Any other duties that may be assigned
Requirements:
A bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a preference for Second-Class Upper division.
MUST have CPA qualification with minimum of Sec 4.
MUST have a minimum of 4 years' recent experience in busy accounting office.
Experience in Construction, Real Estate or Hospitality will have added advantage.
Candidates that have used Sage accounting software will have added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email applications.
Must be candidate of unquestionable integrity.
Should also be dynamic and a team player.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment.