At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

The Finance team in the Nairobi office at Turner & Townsend is seeking for a self-driven, detailed oriented accountant to assist with all aspects of the finance function. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the accountant will provide support to the team and business units as required, including assistance with the development of ad hoc financial analyses. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting
- Accurate and Timely Financial reports 
- Accurate and timely Cash and revenue Forecasts 
- Reports ready by Set Deadlines 
- Monthly Finance Briefing to BU Managers 
- On time Cash Forecasts 

Compliance 
- Tax & Accounting Returns 
- On Time closure of Financial Audits 
- Record of all Corporate Statutory Documents 
- Legal Compliance 
- File statutory deadlines, having achieved all Group Clearances. 
- Audits complete in line with Global Timetable 
- Up-To Date record of key documents 
- Legal Register updated 

Controls
- Robust Financial Control System 
- Adherence to Group Policies 
- Processes as per Accounting manual 
- Zero Non-compliance Reports 

Commercial Focus 
- Cost Control 
- Profits & Revenue maximization 
- Proactive Credit Control 
- Ensure costs are approved within budget-  
- Budgeted Net margin as per BP.  
- Monthly Project Reviews 
- Utilizations reviews and Look-ahead 60 Days in Debt an No Debt Write-offs 
- Action plan for Financial Control revenue projects.  

Team Support & Development 
- Motivated Finance team 
- High performing teams 
- Quality Staff Welfare Programs 
 

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- 4 - 7 years post-graduate experience in accounting function would be beneficial
- Proven ability to work in a deadline driven environment
- High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Quantitative thinker who is a problem solver
- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills with a strong emphasis on Excel
- Works well in a team environment
- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and apply them

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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