Our client, an imports and distribution company located in Nairobi-Kenya is looking for qualified, committed, deadline-driven professionals to fill the open positions in the Accounts department. The Accountant will complete all tasks as assigned.
- Minimum Qualification :Certificate
- Experience Level :Mid level
- Experience Length :3 years
• Must have Working Knowledge of online QuickBooks.
• A minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE.
• Must be a CPA (K) finalist and Bachelor of Commerce graduate.
• Proficient in ICT.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar position
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• High standards of ethics and values.
· Updated resume, cover letter and copies of testimonials
Duties and responsibilities:
• Preparing statutory accounts.
• Ensuring that all the accounting records are correct.
• Working with spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journals.
• Recording and filing cash transactions.
• Controlling credit and chasing debt.
• Invoice processing and filing.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Liaising with third party providers, clients and suppliers.
• Updating and maintaining procedural documentation.
• Preparation of Creditors & partner payments within the required timelines in adherence to the set guidelines, Policies and controls.
• Documentation & maintenance of proper and updated records of all Fixed Assets in the company.
• Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and preparing journal entries.
• Generate the account management reports every month.
• To manage account payables, account receivables and reconciliations.
• Provide appropriate accounting information to suppliers and customers when needed.
• Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries.
• Support Auditor in conducting internal and external audits.
• Responsible for timely reconciliation and filing of all monthly statutory remittances (VAT, payroll related, WHT).
• Assist in tax preparation and filing activities.
• Follow documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.
• Prepare cash flow statements and resolve outstanding balancing issues.
• Perform accounting analyses and reporting to support decision-making purposes.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Management.
