Safaricom Senior Accountant Job in Kenya - Treasury Job in Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Finance Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Accountant-Treasury
Ref: FIN-SAT-AUGUST 2011

Reporting to the Treasury Operations Manager, the job holder will conduct bank reconciliations to ensure all bankings are verified daily and correctly captured in Oracle, and conclusively address queries from Retail Centres and Banks.

Key Responsibilities
Ensure preparation of daily bank reconciliation of all the bank accounts maintained by the company and implement auto bank reconciliations for all the bank accounts when availed;
Participate and utilize the auto reconciliations and eliminate manual reconciliation of the bank accounts;
Ensure timely resolution of issues to do with the transmission of data between the banks and download into Oracle application;
Ensure data on actual revenue cash receipts, revenue expenses and capital expenditure is captured accurately;
Generate Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Reports for review on a timely basis;
Ensure timely and accurate monitoring of all payments made to the bank via the electronic payment solution and ensure charges levied are as per contract terms with the solution provider;
Conduct monthly revaluation of foreign denominated bank balances and loans;
Generate reports for all funds put on call by the Treasury section on a timely basis and
Conclusively address queries from Retail Centres and Banks;
Ensure all correspondence for the Treasury section is filed and readily available as and when required;
Ensure that monthly bank charges and interest income are prepared for review.
Minimum Requirements
Qualified Accountant CPA (K)/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent with an Honors degree from a recognized university;
3-4 years accounting experience preferably in an international company
Experience in preparation of monthly bank reconciliations preferably using automated systems and revaluation of foreign exchange for reporting;
Excellent negotiation skills;
Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards;
Submission of accurate, timely and relevant information for statutory and internal audit purpose;
Demonstrate analytical skills and ability to monitor and explain trends and variances
Working experience in Oracle application;
Self- drive for results.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and Ref No to the address below by Wednesday the 17th August 2011.

Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Limited
Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke