Wednesday 22 May 2013

Agricultural Accountant Jobs Kenya.

Accountant Jobs in Kenya 2013. 
Agricultural Accountant - Kericho

Summary   
Our client, a subsidiary of a leading multination is involved in large scale tea production with a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and environmental care. The Agricultural

accountant will;

Key Responsibilities
1)    Accounting responsibilities:

a)    Managing ledger updates:
i)    Ensure all month end returns are received processed on timeii)    Validate journals to ensure correctness and accuracy
b)    Ledger integrity:
i)    Carry out concise and timely monthly reconciliations of the general ledger with a view to correction
ii)    Carry out a review of Trial Balance with a view to understand underlying transactions for relevance and accuracy
iii)    Put in place preventive measures to avoid ledger errors of omission and commission
iv)    Uphold general ledger information accuracy and timeliness in line with IAS and Accounting Policy Manual
v)    Manage internal/external audits in areas of responsibility
 

2)    Business Partnering
a)    Prepares and issues unit cost of production reports and variance reports
b)    Carry out monthly accounts discussions with the Estates Manager, variance and Cost of production reports are presented and reviewed
c)    Support the business units forecasting/budgeting process by understanding cost behaviours and providing insights for decision making
 

3)    Business Controls:
a)    Ensure that controls are in place in the Units and are actually working, by reviewing all source documents to ensure that they are supported and dully approved.
b)    Perform Operational control assessments (OCA) and selected spot checks
c)    Carry out Training of Unit Managers and clerical staff on accounting issues as stipulated in the Accounting Policy Manual and highlighting key controls
d)    On a monthly basis the job holder is required to prepare/maintain a management checklist which lists all control issues
   
Qualifications
•    Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance
•    Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting preferably in a large manufacturing company
•    Professional qualifications i.e. CPA-K; ACCA
•    Good planning and analytical skills.


How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Tuesday 4th June, 2013.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

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