ACCOUNTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain Accurate Financial Records

Record daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and adjust journal entries as needed.
Manage the chart of accounts in accordance with the organization’s financial structure.
Regularly update financial records to reflect real-time financial positions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

Monitor incoming payments and ensure timely invoicing to clients/customers.
Track accounts receivable and follow up on overdue accounts.
Process vendor invoices, verify transactions, and schedule payments while ensuring adherence to credit terms.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.

Bank and Cash Reconciliation

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure alignment of financial records.
Monitor cash flow and petty cash usage to maintain adequate liquidity.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in cash transactions.

Budgeting and Forecasting Support

Collaborate with departmental heads to collect and compile budget inputs.
Assist in the development of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Monitor actual expenditures against budgeted figures and highlight variances.
Assist in revising forecasts based on actual performance and updated assumptions.

Tax and Statutory Compliance

Prepare and file monthly and annual tax returns (VAT, PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Withholding Tax, etc.) in compliance with KRA and other regulatory bodies.
Keep up-to-date with tax law changes and ensure the organization remains compliant.
Respond to tax authority inquiries and audits as needed.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation for all statutory filings.

Financial Reporting

Prepare and present timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement).
Provide insightful financial analysis and commentary to aid in management decision-making.
Support the preparation of financial reports for board meetings, investors, and external auditors.

Internal Controls and Audit Support

Implement and uphold strong internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
Support both internal and external audit processes by providing necessary documentation and responding to queries.
Monitor compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.

Use of Accounting Software

Maintain and update financial data using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems).
Generate reports from the system to support financial analysis and audits.
Ensure data integrity by performing regular system backups and reconciliations.

Inventory and Asset Management (if applicable)

Support inventory tracking and reconciliation in coordination with operations or warehouse teams.
Maintain an up-to-date fixed asset register and manage asset tagging and depreciation schedules.

Collaboration and Support

Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and resolve budget-related queries.
Provide training or support to junior finance staff or interns when needed.
Attend finance meetings and contribute to discussions on improving financial systems or efficiency.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.