Accountant

Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Salary
15,001 - 30,000
Posted
25 Mar 2019
Closes
25 Mar 2019
Job role
Accountant
A Senior Accountant with at least 2-3 years experience.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Entry level
  • Experience Length: 2 years


Job Description

  • Ensure the organization complies with local financial statutory requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements.
  • Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  • Accomplishes the result by performing the duty. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for holding manufacturing plant management accountable for accuracy and timeliness of inventory controls and cost controls.
  • Assist with annual budgets - prepares all allocations;
  • Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts


Qualifications:
  • Good knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles
  • Good knowledge of economic principles
  • Good knowledge of auditing practices and principles
  • Good knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
  • Good knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications
  • At least 2-3 years minimum experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting,
  • Good knowledge financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice preferably 1-2 years in FMCG
  • At least CPA - K or equivalent.
  • 2 years experience in book keeping in a busy accounting office.
  • Competency in MS Office and accounting software such as Quick-books.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.