Kendor Consulting Recruits Inventory Accountant and Compliance Officer

Our client is dynamic and customer focused global power solution leader specializing in a corporation of complimentary business units that design, manufacture, distribute, sales and service of engines and related technologies. These include Electrical Power Generation systems, filtrations, fuel systems, controls, air handling and emission solutions.

We are recruiting for the positions of:

1.) Inventory Accountant
REF: 15IA-201301

Job Outline
To be responsible for all matters related to inventory, cost of sales while providing the business with daily & weekly inventory reports. To provide business support to internal customers as well as getting involved in other ad hoc tasks on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• To drive accurate and timely Inventory & Cost of Sales Reporting
• To ensure effective daily & weekly commercial Update Reports
• To offer efficient business Support via lead role in monthly stock meetings To pro-actively identity stock obsolescence risk, ensure appropriate courses of action are taken on ‘at risk’ stock and have input into stock planning
• Develop and produce relevant reports and analysis to internal customers as requested or required to support business decisions,
• Coordinate stock count and all relevant reconciliation
• Take lead role in inventory, accounting and finance projects
• Ad hoc Tasks through involvement in a variety of other finance and business support tasks as the need arises

Education/Requirement

• University, or equivalent degree in accounting and possession of relevant certification and membership of relevant professional body will confer advantage.
• Minimum of 6 Years of relevant industry experience in inventory accounting or related experience with a proven track record, preferably in a similar or related industry environment. MBA confers and advantage.
• Inventory, supply chain and cost accounting functions background primarily in the distribution or relevant sector.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and proven experience in inventory design, system and operation
• Strong service and technical background and proven man-management skills
• Customer management experience and minimum of 5 years. Strong technical, analytical and communication skills
• Strong MS Excel background and operational knowledge of ERP solution particularly Navision will confer an added advantage.

2.) Compliance Officer

REF: 16-1B-201301

Job Outline
To Plan, drive and coordinate compliance activities of the company and to ensure adherence

Responsibilities

• Measure, monitor and manage financial and non-financial regulations and policies in all its forms across entire company platform.
• Respond to violations and complaints in an appropriate and timely manner
• Co-ordinate with and support the legal department where necessary
• Support the business and the compliance team primarily on financial and non-financial aspects including the following responsibilities:
• Discover new legislation and analyze how it might impact upon the company.
• Create company policy crafted towards best practices in a compliance program.
• Liaising with the business on relevant compliance issues and attending business line meetings
• Researching and responding to compliance queries
• To advice, oversee and train the staff on compliance procedures. Providing general guidance on a broad array of policies/regulations including.

Education/Requirement

• Tertiary qualification University degree in finance/accounting/commercial law
• MBA or/and ACA, ACCA or other related professional certification will confer added advantage.
• Possession of relevant certification and membership of relevant professional body will confer advantage.
• Minimum of 6 Years of relevant industry experience with at least 3 years in similar position is required.
• MBA and proven ability to drive 100% compliance in similar sector will confer distinctive advantage
• General knowledge of markets and industry
• Expert knowledge of current audit and compliance regulations
• Proficiency in all aspects of company business
• Excellent negotiation, investigation, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to synthesize complex legal legislation and translate (and communicate) into simple business language that everyone can understand
• Be highly ethical and possess excellent time management skills and enjoy working under a deadline

Application Closing Date
4th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume quoting Job Ref Number as the Mail subject to:
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