REPORTING LEADER LATEST JOB VAVACY:RECRUITMENT FOR ACCOUNTANTS(CAREERS 2011)

They are fast growing in the East African region and are seeking to engage a Accounting professional to perform the role of a Reporting Leader.www.kenyanjobscompass.blogspot.com


Essential Responsibilities:

• A good team leader with excellent communications skills
• Possesses good analytical and report writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Leading Accounting & Reporting function within GBS Kenya COE countries.
• Ownership of Accounting & Reporting- STAT/ TAX, USGAAP reporting- monthly / quarterly Closing & Reporting: BS, P&L analysis, Cash Flow management.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual statutory and tax filling
• Monitor the booking accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
• Ensure high quality Acc Recs
• Drive standardization (Stat to GAP approach).
• Ensure timely and accurate Tax Reporting- all Taxes (CIT, WHT, VAT, payroll, other). Timely reconciliations with Tax Authorities.
• Lead annual audits, CAS, external. Financial Reviews in Egypt. Coordinate work with MEA leadership, GBS STAT/ TAX leadership, GBS HQ Controllership team.
• Communicate effectively with GBS Kenya COE team, GBS HQ Controllership team, GBS Tax community, and other GE/ GBS counterparties for best practice sharing/ leveraging experience.
• Drive Compliance projects and Compliance policies awareness in SSA. Meet established GBS SSA timelines for all Compliance projects implementation- Improper payments, AML, Reg. Excellence, Document management, BCP, etc.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and work under pressure Correspond with national and international GE businesses

Qualifications / Requirements

• 6 to 8 years of relevant Finance/accounting experience.
• Local GAAP experience/knowledge, preferably combined with US GAAP and IFRS knowledge
• Degree in Business Economics/ Finance, Auditing or similar
• Open mind and Customer focus
• Flexible and energetic person, hands on mentality
• Demonstrated communication (oral & written) skills
• Strong inclination towards quality process improvement
• International experience in multinational and/or Big 4 firm strong advantage
• Fluency in English and/or French language.

Desired Characteristics:

• Service excellence and strong customer focus
• Ability to priorities multi-task workload and meet tight deadlines
• High energy, self-starter, independent worker with a proven track record in driving change
• Team player / team builder
• Detail orientated
• Global mindset and global career interest

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your resume and day time contact to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position in the subject and your current & expected remuneration in your application.

Deadline for application is 8th April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.