Chief Accountant at Clarkson
We are, an Insurance Intermediary who wishes to recruit the following position in our Finance Department.
Chief Accountant – Finance Department
The job purpose is to ensure the financial health of the company through implementation of prudent financial management procedures and practices while ensuring facilitation of adequate operational controls & procedures in technical accounting in the company
Key Performance Areas
- Preparation of monthly/quarterly and year-end accounts
- Preparation and review of monthly and quarterly budgetary reports, cash flow reports and other Management and Board reports and annual returns to the Commissioner of Insurance.
- Reviewing accounting entries and ensuring compliance with reporting procedures and policies (IFRS)
- Reviewing from time to time the accounting systems and controls in place and making recommendations for improvements where necessary;
- Cash flow management with emphasis on premium collections and payments to insurers
- Maintaining control of company investments and ensuring maximization of returns.
- Coordinating the end of year audit process and ensuring that the correct and relevant audit schedules are provided to the auditors on a timely basis.
- Tax Planning and compliance
- Liaising with external parties e.g. bankers, Statutory bodies for any matters arising Training, coaching and developing the finance Team.
Education and experience:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Finance or a Business related degree,
- CPA (K).
- 6 years relevant experience with computerized computing systems, 3 of which must have been in a management level.
Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- High integrity,
- Team player,
- Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
For considerations, email only a two page resume to hr@clarkson.co.ke to be received no later than 13th June 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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