Senior Finance & Accounting Consultant at Alternate Doors

Our client a leading consulting company offering accounting, tax compliance, planning, advisory solutions and immigration services is currently looking to hire a Senior Finance & Accounting Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely month-end/year-end closure process and reconciliations.
• Preparing and analyzing financial data to present to management in a clear, comprehensive and accurate manner.
• Assist with tax returns i.e. VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, WHVAT etc.
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations to clients
• Reconcile financial reports for inaccuracies or discrepancies i.e. petty cash, bank, sales etc.
• Maintain and improve accounting control processes for clients by preparing and recommending policies and procedures and analyzing accounting information.
• Firm grasp of international IFRS accounting policies and procedures and is able to advise key leadership on any new developments.
• Ensuring the clients assigned comply with all local financial and statutory requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls of clients assigned.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law
• (CPAK / ACCA) is a must.
• At least 3 years’ working experience in finance and accounting consulting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required, excellent use of Excel is a must.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year end closure process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• High flexibility and ability to deliver to deadlines.