ACCOUNTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledgers, journals, and subsidiary accounts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and periodic financial reports.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.

Tax Compliance and Statutory Obligations

• Ensure timely preparation and filing of statutory tax returns, including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and other applicable tax obligations.
• Manage KRA eTIMS invoicing processes and ensure compliance with electronic invoicing requirements.
• Calculate, deduct, reconcile, and remit withholding tax (WHT) while ensuring timely issuance of withholding tax certificates and filing of relevant returns.

 Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Manage supplier invoices, payment processing, and accounts payable reconciliations.
• Monitor customer accounts, follow up on outstanding receivables, and ensure timely collections.
• Verify invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.

Budgeting and Financial Controls

• Support the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Implement and maintain effective internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risks.

 Audit and Compliance

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and statutory financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain organized financial records and respond to audit queries and tax-related assessments.

Cash Flow and Financial Management

• Monitor daily cash flows, bank balances, and financial obligations to support effective cash management.
• Prepare payment schedules and ensure timely settlement of approved supplier and statutory obligations.
• Identify financial discrepancies and recommend measures to improve cash flow management and operational efficiency.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA (K) qualification, at least Section 6 completed.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, retail, logistics, or real estate.
• Practical experience in KRA tax compliance and eTIMS processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in withholding tax calculations, deductions, reconciliations, and filings.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE, corporate income tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.