Chief Accountant job at SWVL
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Vacancy title:
Chief Accountant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Professional Services , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

SWVL

Deadline of this Job:
04 April 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, driven and solution oriented individual for the Chief Accountant role for our Kenya operations.

What You'll Do
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of Monthly & Year End Financial reports and to meet statutory and global deadlines
• Recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions and events in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and local GAAP.
• Sound knowledge of GL, AR, AP and Costing functions.
• Generate Financial Reports and statements for management reporting
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective solutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues, and prepare variance analysis – Actual vs Budget, Actual vs Prior Year.
• Respond to adhoc analytical report/ inquiries from management in a timely and accurate manner.
• Functional supervision of reporting staff and provide guidance and training to other Accountants as and when required.
• Assist in budget preparation, Internal controls, cost control measures and expense management.
• Coordinate with internal & external auditors & provide necessary information and prepare requested documentations & schedules.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Prepare, understand, and adhere to tax regulations and ensure timely payment and filing of tax returns of the company.
• Understand Corporate Laws and regulations and other local laws of the country and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements

What You'll Need
• Graduate Degree in Accounting/Finance or Commerce, Knowledge of computerized accounting, and typing.
• Qualified Accountant is a plus (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.)
• 4 -6 years professional accounting experience within Local market with at least 3 years experience in managing teams.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff comprised of entry and journey level professionals engaged in carrying out departmental functions.
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted standard accounting principles, established procedures and departmental guidelines.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees
• Experience of making prescribed data verification and/or procedural checks on information.
• Good planning and organizing skills with the ability to meet prescribed deadlines.
• Full fluency in English, written and verbal

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
https://boards.eu.greenhouse.io/swvl/jobs/4027080101?gh_src=02995ae2teu


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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 04 April 2022
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 21-03-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-03-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 21-03-2065
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