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