Accountant

Recruiter
Brighter Monday
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Salary
45,000 - 60,000
Posted
18 Apr 2021
Closes
29 Apr 2021
Ref
562806218
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Qualified accountant
The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical and professional expertise in management accounting.
  • Minimum Qualification: Diploma
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 2 years


Job Description/Requirements

Job Description
    • Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department.
    • Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
    • Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices as necessary.
    • Support the coordination of annual audits and assist Finance Controller with conducting .audits.
    • Provide input into the department's goal-setting process.
    • Implement accounting policies, procedures, regulations and standards for operation and control purposes.
    • Apply budgeted funds for operations and development as per budget allocation.
    • Interpreting and implementing financial regulations and procedures, Treasury circulars, letters and instructions;
    • Developing supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls.
    • Maintaining appropriate and up to date accounting records.
    • Preparing management and statutory reports which include monthly Expenditure returns, monthly bank reconciliations, revenue/AIA returns, Cash flow statements, analysis of deposits and final accounts;
    • Assisting in the Administration of the Accounting Department
    • Providing advisory services to the Accounting Officer and other stake holders on all financial and accounting matters in the Company
    • Development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent
  • Should have worked in similar position for at least 2 Years
  • CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist will be an added advantage.
  • Experience with financial reporting requirements
  • Solid Accounting Knowledge.
  • Solid Knowledge in Taxation and legal framework.
  • Able to thrive in a KPI and Target driven environment
  • Able to motivate the team and lead by example
  • Proven experience as an accountant.
  • Excellent organizing abilities.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.
  • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP and Quick Books).
  • Excellent Communicator.


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