Accountant & Office Manager

Accountant & Office Manager will be responsible for financial management, leading all management accounting, project accounting, reporting and audit activities, liaison with the finance and accounting teams of our equity partners, lenders and financial advisors.

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length: 2 years

Job Description

Our Client, a developer of renewable power generation assets in East Africa is seeking to recruit an Accountant & Office Manager. He or she Must have over 4 years' experience with a focus on project accounting or supporting finance for a group of companies. The successful candidate MUST be a CPA II section 4.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation of multi-jurisdictional tax structuring.
• Managing budgets and cash control.
• Allocating company and project expenditures.
• Internal account reconciliation.
• Filling submissions to external book keepers for statutory returns and payroll.
• Assist in preparations of year-end accounts including audit preparations.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial monthly reports.
• Implement and refine internal accounting system.
• Refine cashflow budgeting controls.
• Hiring and couching new talent in line with the company's expansion strategy.
• Assist in negotiation of project tax allowances with the national treasury.
• Assist in managing consultants as well as key project stakeholders.
• Oversee office administration.

Qualifications:

• Must be a CPA II sec IV.
• Must have an excellent background in managing project accounting.
• Candidates support Group of Companies will have a distinct advantage.
• Exposure to forex exchange especially the four major currencies.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to details.
• Excellent relationship management skills set passion for supporting the team.
• Experience in business administration and data filing.
• Must be proficient with QuickBooks.
• Must have excellent Advanced Excel skills.
• Highly self-motivated and well organised.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Monthly Gross Salary: Ksh. 60,000 - 80,000 (Approx. 600 - 800 USD) depending on individual skills and experience.

Position Level: Junior Level.

Education: Bachelor's Degree.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya.

Deadline: 30th April 2019.

We endeavour to contact all our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

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