Accountant (Accounting & Tax Firm)
Location: CBD, Nairobi
Location: CBD, Nairobi
Our client, an accounting and tax consultancy firm, is
recruiting for an Accountant to join their team..
Job Summary: You will provide
clients with accurate quantitative information on financial position while
ensuring they are compliant with all tax regulations.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
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Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by
compiling and analyzing account information.
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Document financial transactions by entering account information.
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Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
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Summarize current financial status by collecting information;
preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
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Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
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Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending
policies and procedures.
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Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing
account information.
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Secure financial information by completing data base backups.
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Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
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Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and
interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
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Comply with government financial legal requirements by studying
existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising
management on needed actions.
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Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing account information and trends.
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Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping
financial information confidential.
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Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing
personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed.
Key Requirements &
Competencies
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4-5 years work experience as an Accountant
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CPA (K)
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Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures,
including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks
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Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
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Experience with general ledger functions
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Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
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BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
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Audit experience is an added advantage
Deadline: Interested
parties should send their online applications on or before 18th April 2019
Correspondence: Detailed CV to
be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be
considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.