Business
Link Solutions, an accounting consultancy firm based in Nairobi is looking to
hire an Accounts Officer.
The
Accounts Officer will primarily be responsible for assisting the Director in
handling in handling, preparing, computing, managing, researching and analyzing
accounting data in order to provide quantitative and qualitative information on
performance, financial position, liquidity and cash flows to the firm’s
clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting
in publishing financial statements in time
- Conducting
month-end and year-end close processes for client accounts
- Collecting,
analyzing and summarizing account information on behalf of the clients
- Computing
taxes and prepare tax returns on Itax
- Preparing
balance sheets, profit/loss statement etc for clients as required
- Developing
periodic reports for management
- Keeping
up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
- Researching,
track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
Administrative
Tasks
- Following
office workflow procedures to ensure maximum efficiency
- Maintaining
files and records with effective filing systems
- Performing
regular backups to ensure data preservation
- Sorting
and organizing paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
- Dealing
with client complaints or issues
- Coordinating
and overseeing all office activities and operations to secure efficiency
and compliance to company policies
- Managing
agendas, appointments etc. for the Director and accompanying him if needed
- Managing
phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
- Any
other relevant duties assigned
- Any
other duties which are in line with the position of an Accounts Officer
Qualifications
- Degree
/ Diploma in relevant field
- Possess
CPA / KATC / ACCA part II
- Knowledge
in accounting software – Sage / Pastel / QuickBooks
- Minimum
of one year experience in a similar position
- Ability
to multitask and prioritize work
- Excellent
verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
- Keen
attention to detail
- Ability
to be adaptable and flexible
- Good
time management skills
- Assertive
and proactive
- Ability
to generate reports and tabulate data
- Thorough
knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
How to
Apply
Interested
applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact
details of three referees to businesslink.solutions@outlook.com clearly
indicating the job title on the subject line by September 30, 2016
The salary scale for the role is 15,000 - 20,000 basic salary
The salary scale for the role is 15,000 - 20,000 basic salary
