Accounting and Administration Manager Job Vacancy: Tetra Pak

As a world leading company in food processing and packaging, Tetra Pak’s motto “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD” TM reflects the philosophy upon which we conduct our business in order to make food safe and available, everywhere.

Operating in more than 165 markets with over 20,000 employees, Tetra Pak believes in responsible industry leadership, creating profitable growth in harmony with good corporate citizenship and a sustainable approach to business.

We work closely with our suppliers and customers on preferred processing and packaging solutions to provide convenient, innovative and environmentally sound products to millions of people worldwide.

Accounting and Administration Manager

This is a high profile position that will appeal to a high profile individual who has a good sense of initiative and personal drive. A resourceful individual, keen on details and analytical in thinking as well as accurate and independent. Someone who is able to build and leverage value based relationships to achieve business requirements in a high pressure work environment

Contract type:

• The position is for a one year non- renewable contract

Scope of the job

The holder of this position who will report to the Finance Director will be required to ensure that Financial accounting function fulfills the overall Tetra Pak objective by way of adherence to Global best practices and organizational reporting guidelines.

He/She will offer business support to customers and colleagues; in addition he will be expected to ensure efficient and effective running of the general administration section of the organization.

Major Responsibilities will include: -

• Overseeing the Financial Accounting function and supervising the Accounting and Administration departments.
• Preparation of annual financial statements and liaison with both Internal and external auditors.
• Tax planning and ensuring compliance to local tax rules including liaison with the tax authorities.
• Responsible for company assets & property insurances both local and at group level.
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to corporate governance.
• Oversee efficient running of the administration section of the organization.
• Leading, training and mentoring the accounting and administration teams.

Qualifications: -

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field
• Qualified Professional Accountant – Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) or equivalent
• Should possess knowledge & understanding of Financial Reporting Methods
• Computer knowledge with practical use of accounting systems

Experience: -

• At least five years post qualification practical experience in a similar position
• The incumbent should also possess strong background in financial management which includes experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience in a manufacturing concern gives a distinct advantage

Required core competencies

The jobholder should ideally possess the following qualities: -

• Good sense of initiative and innovation
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership skills
  
• Attention to detail and accurate
• Analytical thinking
  
• Business Acumen
• Results oriented & team player

If you think you can match the above requirements, please send us your application an up-to-date curriculum vitae, including three referees, copies of your certificates and testimonials, citing your current remuneration package, to:

The Human Resources & Communications Director,
Tetra Pak Limited
P. O. Box 78340, 00507,
Nairobi

Or email address: recruit.ke @ tetrapak.com to reach us on or before 19th June 2009.

Any incidence of canvassing will lead to candidate’s disqualification.

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Tetra Pak is an Equal Opportunity Employer