Accountant Job In Nairobi Kenya Salary K’sh 40,000

November 2, 2010

Our client is a new player in the hospitality industry specifically operating serviced apartments in Nairobi. We are seeking applications from candidates who are immediately available to fill the following positions early in December 2010:

Accountant (salary range 40k)

This is a role responsible for overseeing the company`s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems; ensuring compliance of financial statements with IFRS and IAS policies and procedures and guidelines and professional ethics. The role holder is expected to perform undertake the following duties:

* Compiling and preparing company annual budget and ongoing budget monitoring and reporting
* Preparation of annual and management accounts;
* Ensuring timely preparation of accurate monthly expenditure reports
* Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
* Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance

Minimum Criteria:

* An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA(K) or its equivalent and be a member of ICPAK
* 3-5 years post qualification experience in a similar or related position
* Strong financial numeracy and analytical skills with ability to interpret data
* Good working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws
* Excellent knowledge of local and international financial regulations and legislation
* Good technical knowledge of budgeting and financial analysis processes
* An appreciation of the dynamics of the hospitality industry.
* Experience in carrying out quantitative and qualitative analytical reviews on financial statement items.
* Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* High degree of honesty and integrity

For further information on these opportunities or to submit CVs and applications for the positions indicated, please write to info@peopleinsightslimited.com

Closing date for this is Friday 5th November 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.