Senior Accounting Officer at AutoXpress Ltd

JOB DESCRIPTION

• This position is primarily responsible for assisting the finance managers in the smooth operations of the finance department by overseeing and providing support to the finance team. The position is also responsible for ensuring that the management of the financial and accounting practices, systems and controls conform to all applicable statutory requirements, IFRS requirements and best industry practice.
• This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

An overview of the duties and responsibilities of the role are outlined as below:

• Financial accounting and management
• Oversee the payables’ function.
• Oversee treasury management function including bank reconciliations.
• Assist in supervising and management of the credit control function.
• Oversee fixed assets management including physical verification and accuracy of asset register.
• Oversee accurate and timely preparation and filing of statutory returns and making payments.
• Ensure correct accounting principles are applied to transactions and recommend revisions in accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory laws.
• Assist in implementing new processes as and when required.
• Reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts and related reports.
• Be involved in the preparation and/or review of various balance sheet and P&L schedules including capital expenditure and store reports.
• Prepare required group reports.
• Prepare any other reports that may be required.
• Budgets, Statutory audits and Compliance
• Be involved in preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Be involved in, to the extent required oversee annual entity audits, including assisting in preparation and reviewing preparation of
• financial statements and tax computations.
• Oversee correct preparation of various statutory tax schedules and ensure timely payments.
• Be involved in handling all tax and legal matters including tax and statutory audits as and when they arise.
• Review and implement any actions required from internal and external audit reports.
• Ensure compliance with various regulations and authorities as well as with other third-party covenants.
• Assist in risk management and development of objectives.
• In charge of handling the document management system and record maintenance.
• Undertake any ad hoc duties which may be assigned from time to time.
• Employee and stake holders management
• Assist the finance managers in mentoring and coaching the team.

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY

• Assist in performance management goal setting and review for the team from time to time.
• Communicate and co-ordinate with the various internal and external stakeholders as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• ACCA/ CPA (K) or equivalent finance qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Kenyan laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana will be a strong added advantage.
• Preferably a Kenyan citizen or Kenyan resident.