Job Purpose:

We are on the hunt for a highly-analytical and qualified Senior Accountant to join our clients team in Real Estate. In this position, you will be responsible for managing financial procedures. Your duties will include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions, and preparing financial reports.
To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Support all stakeholders Implement agreed business strategies.
Spearhead preparation of the yearly budget & quarterly forecasts in alignment of business short- and long-term strategic plans.
Support with monitoring and implementation of pricing and mix changes to achieve profitability targets.
Preparation and completion of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
Analysis of actual financial results to forecast and plan
Preparation of financial proposals which support the business needs.
Monitoring and managing the organizations Bank relationships and liquidity management
Manages year and Annual report processes, including liaison with external and internal auditors

Financial Reporting

Have all financial reporting done in an effective, efficient and timely manner
Preparation and completion of general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare adequate analysis on current business performance.
Analysis of actual financial results to forecast and plan
Preparing Group Management accounts periodically and as and when required.
Preparation of financial proposals which support the business needs.
Reviewing business processes to ensure they are relevant and efficient and proposing new processes / out of the box thinking where these are necessary

Treasury

Monitoring and managing the organizations Bank relationships and liquidity management
Manage debt facilities and investments
Prudent Investments management
Currency risk mitigation strategies

Tax Reporting

Monitoring and managing the Groups tax obligations and reporting deadlines
Ensure all tax liabilities are settled on time

Process Management

Ensures organization financial controls are appropriate and operate efficiently
Manages year and Annual report processes, including liaison with external and internal auditors
Manages all recommendations from auditors and ensure all agreed recommendations are implemented in a timely manner
Safeguard and ensure the processes / procedures are strictly adhered to
Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, Secretaries, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Kenya Revenue Authority KRA

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
A member of ICPAK in good standing
Minimum 5 years experience in similar role.
In depth Knowledge of Financial planning and analysis
IFRS Proficiency
Treasury management.
Experience in statutory Reporting
Strong general management capabilities

Interested?
N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject Senior Accountant - Real Estate for consideration latest by Thursday 14th September 2023