Duties and Responsibilities
- General Ledger and Financial Reporting:
Record day-to-day financial transactions accurately in the general ledger.
Prepare and maintain financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable:
Process invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
Monitor and manage accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain healthy cash flow.
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
Assist in the preparation of monthly budgets and forecasts, working closely with relevant departments.
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Track actual financial performance against budgeted figures and provide variance analysis.
- Tax Compliance:
Ensure accurate and timely filing of all applicable tax returns. Stay up-to-date with relevant tax laws and regulations and make recommendations for tax-saving opportunities.
- Financial Analysis:
Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Provide insightful financial reports and presentations to management to support strategic decision-making.
- Internal Controls:Help develop and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
Assist in annual financial audits and coordinate audit-related activities.
- Payroll Processing:
Prepare and process employee payroll, including accurate calculation of wages, benefits, and deductions.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations related to payroll.
- Accounting Software and Technology:
Utilize accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) proficiently to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting systems and processes
Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification
- Undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce or related field or Accounting Diploma.
- Professional accounting qualifications, Part Two of CPA(K).
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong excel/data analysis and manipulation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good organizational skills
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV urgently to [email protected] quoting the job title as the subject line on your email
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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