Assistant Accountant Job Vacancy

An established client of ours is looking to hire on a fixed term contract for one year for the position of Accounts Assistant.

Applications are hence invited for the same details as below.

Key Accountabilities
  • Ensure efficient, timely and accurate recording of payables transactions and timely payment of Suppliers and prepare:
  1. Aged Creditors List
  2. Supplier Statements
  3. Cost Centre Report
  • Timely and accurate input of Accounts Payable invoices into Oracle

  • Thorough audit of all transactions at point of entry ensuring appropriate purchase order matching, VAT treatment, credit terms and adherence to appropriate authorization and coding processes
  • Submit the invoices to relevant manager(s) for approval and coding confirmation
  • Ensure complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained, filed and easily retrieved
  • Prepare Supplier payments as per the Aged list in Oracle and Supplier statements
  • Process supplier payments into Oracle
  1. Maintain and update a Master file for all Suppliers with the following details; PIN, VAT, Bank details, Credit terms
  • Remittance of Government taxes
  • Prepare Monthly VAT returns and ensure the returns are submitted to the KRA
  • Preparation & Submission of WHT Returns & Certificates
  1. Ensure all cash inflows & outflows are properly recorded and Bank accounts are reconciled at the end of each month
  2. Bank reconciliations
  • Process all Bank payments & receipts into Oracle
  • Prepare weekly Bank reconciliations
  1. Prepare Final Bank reconciliations
  2. Process end month journals and ensure all expenses for the month are posted
  3. Process monthly recurring journals
  4. Accrue expenses incurred but not invoiced
  5. Release prepaid expenses into relevant period
  6. Perform variance analysis to check integrity of P&L accounts
  7. Reconcile assigned balance sheet
  8. Interrogate ledger entries to understand the makeup of the balance sheet account balance
  9. Correct any errors or omissions to account balances
  10. Ensure Balance sheet accurately reflects the position of the company
  11. Balance sheet documentation is complete and ready for audit
Decision Making
  • All transactions entered into Oracle accurately and in a timely fashion.
  • Authority to maintain and manage accounts to minimise late payment charges/maximise discounts given.
  • Prioritize workload so that all deadlines are met or exceeded.
  1. Proactively encourage procedural streamlining and support initiatives from all areas.
Qualifications & Preferred Experience (min level of requirement)
  • Bachelors degree in a business related field.
  • Computer literate particularly verse with accounting packages.
  • Accounting ( CPA /ACCA Level 2)
  • MUST have 3 years experience in a similar role
Competence and personality
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Numerate, with attention to detail
  1. Commercial Insight
  2. Problem solving & creativity
  3. Focus on Results
  4. Articulate In Planning & Organising
  5. Communicating & Influencing
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  7. Proven team player with a flexible attitude.
  8. Strong inter-personal skills, able to deal with queries in a positive and friendly manner.
  9. Diligent approach to Supplier invoices
Send your CV’s ONLY to Milkah@myjobseye.com. 

Deadline is 1/09/2010

Clearly state the position you are applying for on the Subject line and your current and expected salary on your CV.

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