Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Accountant Intern opportunity

Our client, who represents leading global manufacturers of adhesives in East Africa for packaging, printing, advertising, construction, bus body building, fiber glass, glass installation and marine sealing, is recruiting for an Accountant Intern.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and result oriented professional possessing integrity, good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, be a self-starter, team player, have excellent IT, analytical and numerical skills as well as excellent commercial sense and interest in business.

Key Responsibilities are:
  • Preparing reports, budgets, business plans and financial statements
  • Documenting and substantiating all financial transactions
  • Preparing and maintaining accounting ledgers (creditors, debtors, petty cash, expense etc)
  • Preparing and administering payroll and all related expenses
  • Preparing and submitting statutory payments and ensuring compliance with all taxation legislation
  • Preparing and maintaining a current record of all assets and liabilities
  • Debit and credit control.
  • Summarizing the current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
  • Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Charged with financial forecasting and risk analysis.
The Successful Candidate MUST meet the following Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Commerce or related field
  • Minimum education: CPA Part 1 or equivalent
  • At least 1 year experience with an SME
Personal Attributes& Skills:
 
The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the accounting duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes and skills:
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Analytical skills
  • Development of procedures and business models
  • Leadership
  • Sound work ethics
Salary: Kshs. 15,000

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their online application on or
before 21st March 2014 at http://goo.gl/T8sryH