Accountant at BURN

BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manu...

 

Accountant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the individual will be responsible for preparing accounts and managing financial information. They will be required to prepare and examine financial records, assuring information is up to date and accurate as well as accounting or taxation or focus on more specific areas of the company's financial department.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Working with the Head of finance to ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements.
  • To provide support and assistance to the Head of Finance in the development and implementation of standard financial operating procedures.
  • To provide support and assistance to the Head of Finance in regularly reviewing the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational and compliance controls.
  • Enter financial transactions into the accounting system on a real-time basis.
  • Receive vendor invoices and enter bills into the accounting system.
  • Assist in preparation of vendor payments.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any differences that might be found.
  • Ensure all supporting documentation (including tax compliant invoices) is available and filed correctly.
  • Carry out bank reconciliations.
  • Verify from BURN pricing and specific customer pricing that details on sales orders are correct.
  • Prepare tax compliant invoices based on sales orders and stove shipments.
  • Recording payments received from customers.
  • Preparing, verifying and sending customer statements.
  • Keep track of export documentation and make sure they are filed correctly
  • Support audit process.
  • Help in collecting all required supporting documentation for grant reports when needed.
  • Help with monthly preparation and filing of tax, VAT and other regulatory submissions.
  • Working with the tax department to ensure timely and accurate and timely submission of tax returns.
  • Solve any statutory inconsistencies.
  • Submitting financial reports on a timely basis.
  • Weekly cash planning.

Skills and Experience 

  • Experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV is desirable.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a business environment, with a preference for experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Strong leadership and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and proactive problem-solving skills, with a track record of effectively addressing complex financial issues.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related field of study.
  • CPA finalist or ACCA qualification, showcasing a commitment to professional development and expertise in accounting and finance.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to BURN on burnmanufacturing.applytojob.com to apply

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