Job Title: Financial
Accountant
Reporting To: Kenya Country Director
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Availability (Interviews):
Immediately
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Purpose of the Job:
To oversee the recording of the company’s financial information,
including, but not limited to, preparing monthly reports, budgets,
commentaries, standard financial statements, invoices, delivery notes, and
receipt vouchers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses;
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Ensure that records comply with laws and regulations; Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, ensure prompt payment
- Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions
- Manage receivables for existing clients and payables for suppliers
- Administer payrolls and all applicable employee taxes
- Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients
- Work with both external and internal auditors when required
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures;
- Inspect account books and accounting systems to keep up to date;
- Make best-practices recommendations to management;
- Develop and manage financial systems and policies
- Carry out any other duties, related to the job, assigned by management as and when required
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Proficient in Pastel Partner or highly similar ERP software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs (i.e., MS Excel)
- Fluent in Kenyan tax and accounting codes/laws
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Highest ethical standards and integrity
- Ability to foster and thrive in a team environment
- Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Accounting) and CPA certification required
- 1-3 years of experience with successful track record
- Kenyan national strongly preferred
Company Info:
Company
Name: Buffalo Bicycles Kenya Ltd.
Location:
Kalsons Towers, 22 The Crescent Road, Floor 7, Opposite MP Shah Hospital,
Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
Applications
to be sent to pdarsey@worldbicyclerelief.org