Position: Management Trainee - Financial Accounting Processor
Experience: Strictly 2-4 Yrs of relevant experience after education
Main Purpose of the Position
The Financial Accounting Processor is responsible for delivery of all Financial Accounting activities for the client. This may include tasks on fixed assets, period-end and taxes.
Key Outputs & Tasks
Participate in internal and external audit requirements
Handle fixed assets transactions which may include, but are not limited to the following:
Fixed assets account reconciliation to general ledger
Funding and releasing of budget for internal orders
Insurance value reporting of fixed asset balances
Creation of fixed asset schedules for period-end
Issue resolution and answering of ad hoc queries
Forecasting of fixed assets depreciation
Handle indirect tax tasks:
Acquisition and import VAT reporting
Duty reconciliation and reporting
Preparation of information for VAT returns
Duty liability account reconciliation
VAT reconciliation
Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as per GL ownership matrix
Verify/check tasks of the Financial Accounting Assistant
Understand and perform the Financial Accounting Lead role occasionally, in the absence of the lead
Provides business unit reporting, when required
Ensure both contractual and operational KPIs are met (responsibility of delivering the service within agreed deadlines and at the required quality)
Responsible for other activities assigned by the Financial Accounting Lead
Actively seeks opportunities for Continuous Improvement initiatives in cooperation with Financial Accounting Lead
Develops good client relationships and good relations with the colleagues
Escalates issues or risks to his team lead, as appropriate
Complies with all client published policies and procedures and any legal and regulatory requirements that the company is obliged to adhere to.
Educational Experience
Accounting, Finance or Business related degree
CPA(K) or ACCA
Essential Work Experience
Must have experience in an General Accounting environment
Must have Operations Experience
Must have experience in Client Management and interaction
Beneficial Work Experience
Written and spoken ability to communicate in English
Previous accounting experience/studies in particular GA/RTR
Must be a good team player
Responsibility and accuracy in the completion of received tasks
Ability to solve urgent matters and work under pressure
Flexibility, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
Reliable, proactive approach to entrusted tasks (thinking outside the box is a plus)
Experience with accounting systems (SAP)
Microsoft Office skills
Client industry experience a plus
Professional Competencies:
The following are key competencies required of the role.
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
Strong analytical thinking
Focus on customer service
Multi tasking / Time Management
Decision making
Teaming / Collaboration
Focus on Goals / Result orientation
Note:Candidates earning more than Kes 50,000 need not apply.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 4th April 2012 at 5.00 pm.