SALIX is an award winning small business that works with some of the largest companies in the world to address key data challenges.  Started in 1999 by two brothers, SALIX has grown to have over 2,500 customers and a wide range of technical services that include Business Process Outsourcing, Forensic Collection, E-Discovery Processing, and Cyber Security.  SALIX processors are treated as part of the team and are expected to provide insight and innovative ideas to the challenges that our customers are experiencing. The right candidate’s talents will be fully utilized and they will gain real-world experience in working for a growing, entrepreneurial company.

SALIX is a family owned business headquartered in Cincinnati, with operations in India and Kenya. The average employee has been with SALIX for 8 years. At SALIX, we are committed to engaging and retaining top-notch professionals who in return helps us meet/surpass our client expectations, while we help them accelerate their careers. 

The holder of this position will make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company's finances. He/she will be responsible for setting up QuickBooks, onboarding vendors, presiding audits, reconciling bank statements and ensuring records are accurate throughout the year. Below are the duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Set up SALIX Data Africa QuickBooks, including vendor set up in QuickBooks
• Handle book keeping duties both for Kenya and USA. 
• Handle bank and credit card reconciliations
• Entering bills and preparing for payments
• Managing accounts receivables 
• Statements, follow-up, identifying concerns about payment 
• Structure and process for understanding, accounting for, paying appropriate taxes in Africa 
• Looking for tax strategies that would be advantageous to SALIX 
• Location of office, government programs for hiring/training etc.
• Financial controlling and financial advising
• Understanding both the past and looking into the future
• Monthly reports
• P&L and balance sheets
• Procurement processes (multiple proposals, shortlisting etc.) 
• Managing payroll 
• Oversee approval workflow 
• Including income statements, balance sheet, cash flow statement, AR and AP 
• Establish a budgeting process for all SALIX 
• Timely and accurate financial statements

A successful candidate for this position will be:

• Integrity- ability to earn and build trust within the organization
• Detail Oriented – achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
• Positive Attitude – the culture at SALIX is very collaborative and we strive to provide an enjoyable work environment.  We look for people that will enhance our culture.
• Passion for learning and implementing new technologies
• Willingness to think proactively and anticipate future needs

Educational background / Work experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field 
• Additional accounting qualifications (e.g. CPA (K), ACCA, etc.) 
• At least 4 years hands-on experience in a busy Finance Department 
• Professional  experience  in  management  and  financial  reporting  as  well  as  in  accounting/  financial processes  
• Proven Tax experience/Knowledge applicable to BPOs
• Knowledge in QuickBooks 
• Cashflow Management 
• EOS Tracking experience will be an added advantage

Below are the core values that we espouse at SALIX.

1. SERVICE: We committed to creating an environment where our organization SERVES our customers, our community, and our employees by proactively understanding and meeting their needs.

2. ACHIEVEMENT: We are committed to ACHIEVING sustained growth and profitability for the company, providing opportunities to ACHIEVE personal and professional growth for our people, and ACHIEVE promised results for our customers.

3. LEADERSHIP: We are committed to being a LEADER in technology, service, and solutions for our customers. SALIX is committed to mentoring and growing leaders from within.

4. INTEGRITY: Our overall goal is to honor God in how we treat people and how the company creates and executes its strategies. INTEGRITY means that we strive to do what is right, good, and fair. We are committed to exceeding client’s expectations with world-class service and the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

5. EXPERTISE: We are committed to being EXPERTS in the areas that we serve our customers. We will provide our employees with the necessary training and support to develop the EXPERTISE needed to deliver for our customers.

We believe our employees are the core assets to the company. We believe that an investment towards them and their future guarantees better service to our clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and appreciate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Applications deadline is Friday, 2nd Dec 2022. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.