Financial Accountant Job in Kenya

Position: Financial Accountant

Company Profile: Our Client is in the Transport and logistics Industry

Main Purpose of the Job

The Financial Accountant will perform a variety of general accounting tasks within the accounting department.

Main Responsibilities
  • Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
  • Processing invoices.
  • Implementing and setting up accounting systems and processes and internal controls.
  • Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
  • Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs
  • Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.
  • Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
  • Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
  • Generating profit and loss reports and trial balance and balance sheet reports
  • Good exposure to all statutory reporting requirements such as IFRS, Kenyan Companies Act, VAT, and Employment related compliances such as NHIF, NSSF etc.

KPIs/ Performance Measurement
  • Managing the production of timely reports
  • Setting up efficient systems and processes
  • Processing accounting data
  • Ensure accuracy in maintaining and entering financial data/ records

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in any business field.
  • Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications
  • CPA (K) designation preferred or equivalent international qualifications
  • A minimum of 3years experience in accounting in a senior position
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks and Tally preferred.

How to apply

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted