Accountant Job in Nairobi (50-70K)

Our client is one of the leading suppliers of lighting solutions. They seek to recruit a highly competent and performance-driven accountant who will be responsible for ensuring company compliance with accounting standards and practices. S/He should also be able to handle administrative functions in the office.

Title: Accountant
Gross Salary: 50k – 70k

Location: Nairobi
Responsibilities
·         File statutory returns on timely manner as per the norms of KRA. (VAT/PAYE/NSSF/NHIF/P9)
·         Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information
·         Recording and maintaining the accounting transactions
·         Maintain and reconcile bank accounts on regular basis.
·         Generate invoices and make timely follow ups on accounts receivable
·         Debt collection
·         Research and reconcile all discrepancies.
·         Petty Cash Management.
·         Payroll Management
·         Auditing and verifying documents.
·         Following internal controls.
·         Financial analysis on a requested basis
·         Manage accounts payable
·         Identify and provide strategic work solutions to improve the operational efficiency
·         Assist in administrative functions of the office
Qualifications
·         A University Degree in Accounts and or Finance
·         Must have minimum CPA IV. ACCA Level 1 is preferable
·         Must be at least 27yrs – 30yrs
·         Female candidates encouraged to apply
·         Knowledge on the use of QuickBooks is a mandatory requirement
·         Must be conversant in using i-Tax.
·         A minimum of 4 years’ work experience with at least 2 years as a senior accountant.
·         Demonstrable knowledge and experience in accounts in billing and account receivable.
·         Knowledge & experience in preparing final company accounts
·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
·         Strong strategic, analytical and organizational skills.
·         Experience developing and managing budgets
·         Ability to work on own initiative, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results