Our
client, one of East Africa’s Insurance Brokerages built upon a clear
understanding of the fundamental need of Kenyans, from all walks of life, to
have financial protection and investment opportunities is looking to fill the
position of an Accountant for
their offices based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
successful candidate MUST have advanced proficiency in accounting software
tools, including Quick-books and Spread Sheets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Post
financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system.
- Enter,
update, and /or retrieve accounting data from automated systems.
- Verify
accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records.
- Submit
relevant withholding and VAT payments to Kenya Revenue Authority..
- Monitor
customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payments.
- Assist
in month end reporting procedures.
- Prepare
and process employee expense reports.
- Design,
prepare, and maintain accounting and finance Spread Sheets.
- Review
new procedures, manuals, and system enhancements and suggest revisions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum
5 years’ work experience in accounting or finance department.
- Must
have undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration,
or equivalent.
- Must
be a CPA (K).
- Advanced
proficiency in accounting software tools, including Quick-books and Spread
Sheets.
- Ability
to understand and apply current accounting guidelines.
- Ability
to conduct system and policy updates.
- Must
have an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative nature.
- Ability
and drive to work independently and solution oriented.
- Ability
to determine work priorities, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
- Ability
to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
- Ability
to communicate effectively.
- Preferred
Age 28- 35 Years
Monthly
gross salary: Ksh.
100,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,000 – 1,500 USD) depending on skills and
experience
Deadline: 10th October 2016
Applications:
To
apply, please follow the link:
Summit
Recruitment & Search,
Blixen
Court, Karen Road,
Karen
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high
volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us
within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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