Account Officer Job in Meru Town

A fast growing company in the communication sector with various sales outlets spread across the country wishes to recruit a result oriented and proactive team player to fill the position of Account Officer, to be based in Meru Town. 

Reporting to the Managing Director the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day to day financial activities and ensure compliance to all general financial policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• To prepare and avail accurate financial reports:
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• To timely and accurately prepare annual financial accounts.
• To provide desired professional advice to management
• Maintaining books of accounts-posting to the system to ensure correct position of the books.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Accurately and timely preparation of payroll.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification, Experience and desired skills

• Minimum CPA SECT 4
• Experience in a senior role of accountant for a period of 3 years and above
• Bachelor Degree in any filed will be an added advantage.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good “people skills” for working with colleagues and clients
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong planning and organization skills, ability to work with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of budget management, financial documentation and archiving.

Qualified candidates should send their updated C.V and a cover letter clearly indicating current and expected salary, and names of three referees (one who must be either former or current employer) to hrmsmart@gmail.com before 12th Oct 2012.

Any application received later will not be considered.