Accountant – Maasai Mara, Kenya

Job Category: Accounts / Finance / Auditing, Agriculture / Livestock farming / Poultry / Dairy / Veterinary 

Our client, a Supplier of Top Quality Beef is looking to recruit an Accountant who is self-motivated and willing to relocate to the Maasai Mara. The ideal candidate MUST have above 2 years experience in accounting in an agricultural sector. He/she will be responsible for providing financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports and should be a CPA-K holder.

Key Responsibilities;

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
• Enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Qualifications;

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Must be a CPA (K).
• Minimum 5 years work experience in accounting or finance department.
• Capable of setting up systems and should be conversant with SFAS Rules.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software tools, including Quick-books and spreadsheets..
• Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines.
• Conduct system and policy updates.
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature.

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