Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant Jobs in Kenya 2013.
Description:Accountant
Job Purpose: Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
Job Duties:
Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
Summarizes financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.
Produces payroll by initiating computer processing; printing checks, verifying finished product. Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts; providing information for auditors.
Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
Secures financial information by completing database backups.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Skills/Qualifications:
Accounting, SFAS Rules, Research Skills, Analyzing Information,
Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality,
Data Entry Management and effective reporting Skills,
Thoroughness, Corporate Finance, Financial Software, General Math Skills
Compensation and Wage Structure, Benefits Administration, Worker Compensation, Employment Law, Developing Standards, Financial Skills, Accounting
Education:
Degree/ Masters in Financial, Accounting or Business related studies.
Experience in Accounting in a Manufacturing or an Auditing set up..
To apply, send your CV only to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke before 25th October.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

IT Company Accountant Jobs

Accountant Careers in Kenya
An IT company is looking for a Technical Account Manager.
 
Requirements:
The successful applicant must display strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, be decisive and achieve deadlines
Be proactive, multi-task effectively and implement agreed strategies quickly
Have a good eye for detail and be able to work independently
Have critical thinking and problem solving skills
Have the ability to plan and organize effectively
Have a mature approach to business and service delivery and to be able to liaise with people at all levels
Focus on achieving results and stay focused despite changing conditions
The ability to create a positive, everlasting impression with the most professional courteous and expedient manner and to continually strive for superior client service
An ability to work under minimum supervision
Enjoys dealing with people daily and is tolerant of rude people, polite but assertive
Skill Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in business English
A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role, or management role
Pastel evolution experience an advantage
Proven track record of consistently meeting your current performance criteria
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Powerpoint, Outlook, Word and Excel)
Deadline: 26th July 2013
Applications:
Send your up to date CV to
grace@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court,
Karen road, Karen
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
Only candidates stating current salary will be considered.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job