Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports, including the income statements, balance sheet, cashflow, monthly projections among others.
- Coordinate the preparation of the firm’s audited financial statements and ensure timely filing of all tax returns.
- Check and verify expenditures before remittance of payments. Ensure that all payments are supported with all the necessary documentations before processing.
- Prepare cheques and post payments/expenses on the accounting software.
- Ensure proper maintenance, filing, security and accessibility of financial and accounting documents.
- Monitor and prepare daily petty cash reconciliations.
- Monitor bank accounts and prepare accurate bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and monitor the firm’s monthly and annual budget.
- Prepare the firm’s monthly payroll on a timely basis.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records for debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances.
- Prepare and file all the firm’s statutory deductions to the specific authorities on a timely basis.
- Track the firm’s financial status and performance and advise the management on the areas of potential improvement.
- Take part in the implementation of the firm’s financial and risk management framework.
- Keep a record of the receivables and follow up with the respective clients for payment with assistance from the respective team managers.
Skill & Experience
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting or an equivalent business-related course from a recognized institution.
- Must possess a professional qualification CPA (K)/ ACCA.
- Membership with a professional body in good standing is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the professional services industry.
- Must be conversant with the relevant tax regulations in Kenya.
- Must have excellent knowledge of the accounting principles and procedures.
- Must have proficiency with the relevant accounting softwares-QUICKBOOKS & ODOO
- Highly developed analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- Must have high level of integrity, commitment and ethical behaviour.
- Great problem solving and decision-making skills.
Method of Application
Qualified candidates are advised to send their applications to [email protected] clearly quoting “ACCOUNTANT” on the email header. Applications should reach us not later than 18th October 2023
