ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Record daily financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments, expenses, and journal entries, ensuring accurate posting to the relevant accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date accounting records, general ledgers, and supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, financial schedules, and reports while supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.

 Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, verify supporting documents against purchase orders and delivery notes, and prepare payment schedules for approval.
• Monitor customer accounts, issue invoices where required, allocate receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile supplier statements and customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely settlement of approved obligations.

 Tax Compliance and Statutory Reporting

• Ensure compliance with applicable KRA requirements, including eTIMS invoicing, VAT documentation, and tax record management.
• Calculate withholding tax (WHT) on applicable transactions, make the necessary deductions, and ensure timely filing and remittance in accordance with current regulations.
• Assist in preparing and filing applicable tax returns through KRA iTax, maintaining WHT certificates and supporting schedules, and responding to tax audit documentation requests.

Bank Reconciliation and Financial Controls

• Prepare regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.
• Maintain accurate cashbook records and reconcile cash, mobile money, and other payment transactions where applicable.
• Ensure transactions are properly authorised and supported by documentation, identifying duplicate payments, errors, and other irregularities for resolution.

Financial Reporting and Administrative Support

• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports, expense schedules, and reconciliations for management review.
• Maintain organised and confidential financial records, invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and tax documentation for audit purposes.
• Support budgeting, expense monitoring, and internal and external audits by providing accurate financial information and supporting schedules.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• At least three (3) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Practical knowledge of Kenyan tax compliance requirements, including KRA iTax, eTIMS, VAT, and withholding tax.
• Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven experience in an accounts role within manufacturing, retail, distribution, logistics, or a similar industry.
• Practical experience calculating withholding tax, making deductions, preparing schedules, and handling filings and remittances.
• Good understanding of KRA tax compliance, eTIMS invoicing, and tax documentation requirements.
• Strong bookkeeping, reconciliation, and accounts payable and receivable ski

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.