Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting -Group at Equity Bank Kenya

Description
 
Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 15 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Manager-Group Reporting, the ideal candidate’s key duties and responsibilities will include preparation & review of daily reports, consolidated financial statements, IFRS 9 support and other special projects as assigned
 
Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Review the daily reports from the subsidiaries and prepare summary report for management, including variance explanations for huge movements.
• Support the subsidiaries to obtain the required information to support the movements in different P&L and balance sheet lines.
• Be involved in the IFRS 9 monthly/quarterly reporting and explain the movement in numbers to subsidiaries and management
• Ensure all necessary intercompany transactions are identified and eliminated in the consolidated financial statements
• Ensure internal and external reporting timelines are met.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty
• The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.
•  Ad hoc requests from management and other departments.

Qualifications Skills and Qualifications:

• CPA(K) / ACCA qualification
• Relevant degree in Accounting or Finance or related course
• Membership to a professional body is an added advantage
• Minimum three years’ experience in a busy environment
• IFRS expertise is a must
• Detail oriented
• Works well with minimum supervision
• Proficiency in excel
• Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality.

Closing Date: 4 April 2022