Our client, a
well-established medical services organization, is looking to recruit a
competent and highly pro-active individual to fill the position of Senior Accountant.
Reports to: Finance Manager
The Senior Accountant will apply the principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
He/she must accomplish tasks with particular emphasis on accuracy and seek to add value to the company’s management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Determine proper handling of the company’s financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits
- Maintain accurate and credible financial records of all expenditures and revenues
- Perform monthly/weekly bank reconciliations including cash flows analysis
- Ensure prompt payment of all suppliers as per agreed dates
- Monitor daily cash flow and be pro-active in following outstanding accounts receivable
- Preparation of monthly management accounts for reporting to senior management and the directors
- Preparation of monthly returns and all other statutory returns including filing and payment to relevant statutory bodies
- Coordination of internal and external audit during financial and operational audits
- Other duties as assigned
Required qualification, experience and key competences
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or any other business related field
- CPA 3 or its equivalent
- Experience with Pharmamed or any other ERP will be an added advantage
- Modern computerized accounting skills- Quick books, Pastel, Sage.
- At least three years’ experience in a similar position
- Hands on experience with Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and closing of books of account
- A good team player able to motivate teams to exceed expectations.
Terms of Employment: 3 years performance based renewable contract
Interested candidates
should send their applications, attach copies of updated Curriculum
Vitae, stating current and expected salary, to info@cranford.co.ke to
reach the undersigned on or before 8th June 2013.
