Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant

Twiga is a supplier of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FFV) to vendors in urban African markets. They provide their cashless B2B system to serve a distribution network of kiosks, small scale vendors, mama mbogas and more. Twiga’s goal is to make high quality goods easily accessible to vendors at a more reasonable cost
This person will provide support to the finance department by managing daily accounting tasks. They will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency of the company’s finances. Proper record keeping is a large part of the accountant’s day-to-day work.
The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition


Responsibilities
·         Process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
·         Accounts reconciliation: – Accounts receivables, accounts payable, fixed assets, revenue and cashbook.
·         Credit control
·         Assist with reviewing of accounts as assigned
·         Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
·         Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
·         Support month-end and year-end close process.
·         Ensure compliance with IFRS.
·         Liaise with our Senior Accountants and the Financial Controller to improve financial procedures

·         Assist with other accounting projects
Qualifications
·         At least 5 years proven experience as an accountant
·         Excellent organizing abilities
·         Great attention to detail
·         Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
·         Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
·         Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
·         Professional Certification CPA-K or ACCA
·         Degree in Accounting, finance or relevant field
·         Work experience in a FMCG company is desirable
How to Apply
Please forward CV to careers@twigafoods.com before 31st December  2018. We respond to all applications however, only shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted.