Accountant

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Jotun Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Jotun Kenya is looking for a proactive and results- oriented Accountant to join our Finance function.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting our financial operations by accurately preparing and executing accounting tasks, ensuring timely processing of book entries and, generating essential reports and information in line with internal and external compliance requirements. This position requires a strong commitment to ensuring that accurate and reliable financial data is available when needed to support decision-making.

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the Finance Manager by verifying and analyzing financial data and providing relevant reports as required.

  • Support the finance team by coordinating relevant schedules related to financial reporting to generate accurate reports and data.

  • Assist the Finance Manager in preparing and maintaining a sustainable financial reporting process with an analysis of key financial information in order to support management in making well-informed decisions.

  • Support the implementation of new tools and techniques to improve the financial reporting routines.

  • Use various accounting software such as SAP or IFS, and other data sources to consolidate data for analysis and reporting to create financial reports regularly and on demand.

  • Perform analysis on business- and financial data as requested, regularly and ad-hoc.

  • Perform assigned tasks as required across the Finance function (e.g., support in credit control, etc.)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor or Commerce Accounting or Finance degree.
  • CPA (Part II or higher) qualification.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in an account's assistant role in a busy environment or 1-2 years audit experience.
  • Proven understanding and experience with financial audits or internal controls.
  • Proficiency in accounting software / ERP such as SAP or IFS.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and Kenyan tax laws.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be currently residing and legally authorized to work in Kenya.

Personal Qualities:

  • Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
  • Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully.
  • Executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
  • Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities. Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
  • Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
  • Capable of handling dynamic environments, resolving issues quickly, and adapting to changing priorities and business needs.
  • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Personal and Career development opportunities through on-the-job training and in-house learning opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
  • Access to leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their teams, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores globally.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
  • A fun working environment.


POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Kenya Limited


Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE ):

WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Kenya Limited., established in 2014, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a sales office, warehouse and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Kenya through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun's company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.  

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