Kenya Flowers Senior Accountant

Required Skills:

ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the accounting operations process which includes: Fixed assets Payables Accounts receivables and Transactions processing on ERP system payment Prepare and analyze Ledger Accounting Statutory Accounting and Reporting and Tax Reporting and collaborate effectively with both Business Facing Finance and outsourcing companies Prepare and Record relevant journal entries in local entity books Uses best practices and knowledge to improve processes/services Support cost awareness and cost control throughout the organization. Continuously improve the management reporting process systems and formats. May direct and check the work of more junior team members. Timely delivery of relevant management reports and /or services to ensure accurate recording of all business transactions in ERP system according to the IFRS rules for group reporting and local GAAP rules for statutory reporting. Support continuous improvement and efficiency in relevant processes and Service Excellence Expected to deliver quality result in fast changing business environment Active involvement in month-end closing and year-end processes Active communication with other departments Cooperation with auditors Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders Reconciling balance sheet ledgers to sub-ledgers on AP/AR/GL and clearing accounts Ensure the basic controls are performed on time Support the finance integration activation and ensure activities are completed on time Prepare necessary calculations required for legal entity integration and ensure transactions are appropriately recorded Support the preparation of statutory tax reports returns in accordance with local GAAP Tax regulations and Group standards. Ensure all company records are up to date in accordance with Companies Act Critical technical professional and personal capabilities Strong controls and compliance focus Strong verbal and written communication skills The ability to maintain independence autonomy and confidentiality Ability to work in virtual multinational and cross functional teams Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced high pressure environment Strong accounting analytical and research skills Strong planning and execution skills Critical leadership capabilities Can demonstrate examples of clear achievement against performance goals Ensures plans with resources milestones measures Builds up quickly and maintains networks with relevant customers and stakeholders Displays positive attitude to change and progress Follows up and checks progress confronts performance progress directly Gives and seeks feedback systematically and constructively plans organizes and monitors performance to meet objectives Communicates and influences to get commitment compellingly Knowledge Experience & capabilities Critical knowledge: Bachelor/HBO or Masters degree in economics accounting or business administration. Professional accounting qualification CPA ACCA Good understanding of supply and manufacturing concepts. Excellent in English Working knowledge of SAP. Master in Excel data-mining. Preferred knowledge: Masters Degree in Accounting Finance or Data Analysis SAP and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) knowledge Critical experience: Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in a controlling function preferably within the Flowers industry or a logistic- or manufacturing environment. Minimum of 2 - 4 years experience with accounting and reporting within a complex organization. Experience of working and interacting across multiple locations and cultures. Experience with SOX IFRS and financial Compliance. Preferred experience: Experience of working and interacting across multiple locations and cultures FP&A background

Required Education:

Critical knowledge:Bachelor/HBO or Master degree in economics accounting or business accounting qualification CPA ACCAGood understanding of supply and manufacturing in English Working knowledge of in Excel knowledge:Masters Degree in Accounting Finance or Data AnalysisSAP and SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) knowledgeCritical experience:Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in a controlling fu