Accountant Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client provides pay-as-you-go solar energy systems to households with no access to electricity.

They seek to hire a competent Senior Accountant who will be tasked with financial management of the Company’s operations.
S/he will also be tasked with maintenance of the necessary systems and controls to safeguard the company’s assets and maintain the integrity of its financial data and operations.

Industry: Retail
Location: Nairobi
Salary: 80K-100K
Roles and Responsibilities
·         Review all invoices for accuracy, appropriate supporting documentation and approval prior to posting in accounting system
·         Timely payment of vendors and suppliers
·         Track expenses and process variance reports
·         Reconcile accounts payable transactions/ledgers
·         Maintain vendor files and contact lists
·         Prepare, verify and dispatch invoices
·         Recording of incoming payments and follow up on delinquent accounts
·         Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables data
·         Generate and review aging report to ensure compliance
·         Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
·         Timely preparation and filing of Withholding Tax, Withholding Vat and Value Added Tax

·         Timely filing of Pay As You Earn, NSSF, NHIF
·         Reconcile bank statements
·         Generate monthly reports: Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance
·         Prepare and track quarterly budgets and justify variances
·         Assist with interim and annual audit preparation by ensuring necessary ledger analysis and supporting documents.
Skills and Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA (K) qualification
·         5 years’ experience in a similar position
·         Knowledge of accounting softwares
·         Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
·         High degree of initiative
·         Excellent organisational skills
·         Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines
·         Good communication and teamwork skills
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Accountant ) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Tuesday, 19th 2018.
Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.