Rising Communications Head of Accounts Job

Department: Accounts & Administration
Job Location: Head Office, Mombasa CBD
Reporting To: Director
Direct Reports: Branch Managers, Terminal Supervisors
Liaison: General Manager

Gross Salary: Ksh 45k – 65k

Job Summary/Overall Purpose:

The Head of Accounts is responsible for ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely financial reporting, and adherence to statutory obligations of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise Accountants, Accounts Assistants, and Branch Managers.
• Ensure daily reconciliation of sales and stock.
• Facilitate configuration of the accounting system and assist with any support issues.
• Consistently prepare cash flow analysis, profit and loss reports, performance reports, asset registers, and any other report required for decision-making by the management.
• Actively formulate policies and SOPs to avoid loss and/or damage to company resources.
• Liaise with the company management in the implementation of SOPs and policies.
• Assist the Human Resource Manager in recruitment and selection.
• Assist in the organization of staff training and meetings.
• Oversee staff discipline in accounting and reconciliations.
• Conduct a physical audit of all company assets, inventory, stocks, and resources with the aim of preventing loss.
• Ensure timely remittance of statutory payments (Housing Levy, NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, VAT).
• Ensure annual audits and income tax returns are done timely.
• Ensure timely preparation and presentation of financial reports.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Result Areas:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Timely remittance of statutory payments.
• Facilitation of annual audits.

Working Circumstances and Equipment:

• Office environment with the use of computers.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualification: CPA part 2 (section IV).
• The applicant must be ready to live in and work from Mombasa town.
• The applicant should be versatile and able to handle administrative roles and paperwork.
• Knowledge in the use of multiple accounting systems is an added advantage.

How to Apply

Gross Salary: Ksh 45k – 65k

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Head of Accounts) to risingcommjobs@gmail.com before 14th March 2024