NFT Senior Accountant Jobs in Kenya
The Role:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the company’s financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the financial success of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, exceptional analytical skills, strong collaborative skills and the ability tom lead and mentor junior accounting staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Management Reporting
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Budgeting and forecasting
General Ledger Management
Treasury, Cash and Working Capital Management
Audit and compliance
Taxation
Role specific skills and competencies
Management Reporting
Ensure that consolidated management reports are submitted in a timely manner.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Provide insights into financial performance, including variance analysis and trend identification.
Budgeting and forecasting
Gather information and input for budgeting purposes in a timely and efficient manner
Analyse historical financial data and trends to develop accurate and realistic budget projections
Ensure that budgets are comprehensive, covering all relevant income and expense categories
Develop and maintain financial forecasting models to project future financial performance regularly update forecasts to reflect changes in business conditions, market dynamics, and internal factors
Prepare reports on future revenue and expenditure expectations as required
General Ledger Management
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Validate transactions in the Accounting System.
Treasury, Cash and Working Capital Management
Monitor cash flows and prepare cash flow forecasts.
Manage working capital and optimize cash utilization.
Audit and Compliance
Support group audits and consolidation processes
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations
Maintaining the company – wide control environment, monitor and report compliance gaps and drive improvement of the ICS
Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.
Develop and update company finance policies, procedures and processes manual
Taxation
Research on technical accounting and tax matters and ensure compliance at group level
Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring compliance with local and federal tax laws.
Stay updated on changes in tax regulations
Month-end and Year-end Closing
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Financial Systems and Technology
Utilize accounting software and systems to streamline financial processes
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
Team Leadership and Mentoring
Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff and local finance teams as required
Foster a culture of learning and development within the team
Experience, Knowledge, & Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field
Accounting qualification is a must
MBA is an added advantage
At least 5 year experience in a fast-paced Finance department, with an all-round knowledge of all finance processes in a group setting
Telecoms, IT, Financial Services background will be an added advantage
Experience in Big 6 Accounting firms is desired
Preparation of consolidated financial statements
Proficiency in ERP
Advanced Excel skills
Mutli-cultural work background
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Interpersonal skills
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; NFT Senior Accountant Jobs in Kenya
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