- Muthangari Dr, Nairobi, Kenya
- Full-time
About the Department
Deloitte East Africa has a robust Internal Client Services unit positioned to deliver outstanding value and services needed to achieve Deloitte’s vision. It enables client facing staff to work efficiently and effectively.
The Finance department provides finance and accounting services to the Firm and its leadership to support the business’ decision-making process. The Finance department is involved in the preparation of forecasts and financial plans and works with the various departments to ensure client receivables are managed effectively and that our cash and billings targets are met.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Finance Team as a Project Services Accountant. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.
Job Description
Main purpose of the job
The incumbent will support the effective delivery of Project Services (PS) Accounting to the business. In addition, he/she will be charged with ensuring correct reporting of revenue and maintaining the integrity of engagements in SAP.
What you will do
- Circulate weekly revenue reports to the relevant teams and provide business insights to the different service lines and Finance team leaders based on available data;
- Perform first-level revenue analysis and combine with cost analysis from the General Accounting Accountant, provide feedback to the Country/ Regional/ Service Line Partner/s on project related results;
- Coordinate quarterly project engagement audits and ensure business sign off at the end of each financial year;
- Assist business in collating the required information (such as the project plans, billing schedules and resourcing) to open project codes;
- Verify accuracy and completeness of information required to open project codes;
- Enforce compliance of governance requirements in the way that project codes are opened;
- Oversee the engagement code opening and integration of CRM to SAP and load any additional information required by SAP;
- Ensure timeous and accurate opening and closing of engagement codes (by self or business if applicable;
- Manage billing based on the project plan and instructions from business;
- Submit zero rated/ exempt VAT invoices to the Tax Compliance Accountant for tax compliance checks;
- Manage project code closure, with no activity, via a monthly ‘clean-up’ exercise;
- Resolve queries relating to project services data or processes; and
- Provide assistance and system training to project leaders on SAP activities relating to revenue reviews, rebates, provisions and revenue recognition reconciliations.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
- Professional accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountants (CPA) and/or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
- 2-3 years accounting experience in a busy environment.
- SAP experience is an added advantage.
Additional Information
Behavioural competencies
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Good planning and organization skills; and
- Sound problem-solving ability.
Technical Competencies
- Excellent report writing skills;
- Good accounting knowledge;
- Well-developed computer MS Office skills – especially advanced MS Excel; and
- Excellent analytical skills.
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose – Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.
Influence – Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
Performance drive – Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
Strategic direction – Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.
Talent development – Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.
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