Accountant at Modern Coast Express

  • Published date: January 19, 2021
  • Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description


Purpose of the Role :


In charge of a Business unit ensuring all postings are done correctly, in full and on a timely basis. As well as be aware of all financial transactions in relation to the business unit.


Also to ensure that the business unit is tax compliant.


Key Responsibilities



  • Verify and understand debit & credit entries posted by the accounts clerks.

  • Reconcile & ensure that banking for each branch in their unit has been done on a daily basis.

  • Reconcile daily sales of each branch with TMS report.

  • Check that invoices raised to corporate clients from the courier system have been posted accurately in the accounting package.

  • Ensure that the daily branch expenses incurred are as per the control sheet.

  • Ensure the bank reconciliations are finalized by 5th of the following month.

  • Monitor all Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring completion and adequate record keeping by all key members reporting to the Management accountant.

  • Ensure all intercompany accounts are balanced monthly and signed off.

  • Ensure all debit /credit postings to the nominal ledgers are accurate.

  • Generate cost reports each month analyzing the profitability of the business unit.

  • Prepare the file for annual statutory audit.

  • Generate monthly management accounts for submission to business unit head & MD by 15th of every month.

  • Check the dispatch schedule for trucks with invoices generated.

  • Being self-updated with the happenings of the business unit on all financial aspects.

  • Ensure that all calculations and assumptions are linked to supporting workings and appropriate sources of information.

  • Maintain and enforce credit control across debtors and creditor balances.


Education:



  • CPA or ACCA, an MBA in Finance or Business Administration would be preferred.


Relevant Previous Experience:



  • 5 years of overall experience in accounting with last 3 years or more as a team leader of more than 10 employees.

  • Preferably in transport and logistics industry. Should have worked on SAP or any ERP.


Business Understanding:



  • Should understand company laws, taxation rules of EA Region , all Statutory requirements-NSSF,NHIF, VAT,WHT, PAYE, Training levy

  • Able to review data and report on the same.

  • Preparation of budgets

  • Aiding in strategic planning

  • Manage relationship with Auditors


Knowledge


Functional Skills:



  • Analyze and understand data entry and reconcile control accounts.

  • Understanding Cost Control

  • Computations and reference of Quick Ratio, Gross profit, Net Profit, EBITDA,

  • Strong understanding of regional tax regulations and statutory matters


Generic Skills:



  • Understand numbers and analyze them

  • Proficient with MS Office- Word and excel tools

  • Updated with latest ERP

  • Ability to create and enhance systems / processes

  • Punctual, diligent and meticulous with close attention to detail


Behavioral Skills:



  • Negotiation and PR

  • People Management

  • Planning & Execution

  • Delegation & Control

  • Honesty and discretion


Critical Non-Negotiable attributes


Strong understanding of regional tax regulations and audit matters



 

Method of Application



If you meet the above requirements, send the application to jobs@modern.co.ke by 31st January 2021 at 5:00 pm


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