Mid-Level Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Accountant Jobs in Kenya
Mid-Level Accountant
Jib Title:Mid-Level Accountant
Job Code: MLA/IPS/131001
Number of position open:  1
Reports To:Finance Manager
Location:Nairobi,Kenya
Closing Date:Open Until Filled
Summary
Our client is a group of companies created to provide venture capital, technical assistance and management support to encourage and expand private enterprise in countries of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Job Objective:
To assist the firm in implementation of the consolidation software
Preparation and loading of consolidated historical data for the previous two years (2011 & 2012)
Succession planning for future consolidation processes and
Review of the audited financial statements to ensure completeness and accuracy
Any other duties as may be allocated from time to time.
Primary responsibilities:
To assist in preparation of the required data, the financial statements and facilitate the delivery of any reports needed to the project team in preparation of commencement of the project
Involvement in data cleansing process
To validate the submitted data generated from different sources in preparation for the project
Respond to requests for additional details from the project implementation team
Review and advise the management on the approval of  invoices related to the project
Review and advise on the timeline taken for the project against budgeted timelines
Assist in investigation of project variances and submit variance reports to the FM/GMF
Report to management regarding cost over-runs in relation to the project
Participate in test runs on data loaded in the new system and correction of the same in order to achieve desired results
Close out project upon project completion
Involvement in future quarterly consolidations for the group
Skills & Certification:
A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or related field with detailed knowledge of financial reporting.
Must have excellent communication and writing skills
CPA/ACCA qualification at least Part II
SAP Implementation/user experience mandatory
Financial reporting skills: Budgeting , cost management and Financial statements preparation
Knowledge of accounting and financial systems
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Technological skills with ERP and Microsoft Office
Analytical skills
Project management
Experience:
At least two years of experience in a senior accounting role including preparation of financial statements.
Minimum of 3 years working experience in a busy accounting environment.
How to apply: 
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Mid-Level Accountant