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VACANCY: Chief Accountant

Our client is a private company in the farming sector with large operations in various regions in the country. The holder will report to the Chief Finance Officer.

Objective
To oversee and ensure smooth operations in the Finance section of the farms.

The Job
The key duties will include the following:
• Preparation of management and statutory accounts on monthly basis
• Prepare monthly schedules and cash flows
• Enhance revenue and internal controls
• Preparation of budgets
• Preparation of tax computation on an annual basis
• Manage external auditors, KRA, etc
• Properly maintain General ledger
• Monthly review of payrolls
• Approve payment vouchers

The Person
The applicant must be in possession of the following qualification
• University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least five years experience gained from working in a busy farming setup as a Senior Accountant
• Proficient in computer packages
• Familiarity with accounting packages
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership and management skills
• A team player

APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered, candidates must indicate their current remuneration and indicate when they will be available. Interested candidates are requested to send their applications to recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 7th October 2011. Candidates are requested not to attach any scanned documents. To view and apply for this position online, please visit our website on http://www.idp-ea.com/featured-jobs/