Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a holding company representing interests in hospitality, retail and finance is seeking to recruit a highly ambitious candidate to fill in the following position at their Nairobi office:

Accountant
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the company complies with accounting standards and practices.
Principal Accountabilities

·         Responsible for all day to day financial transactions as well as processing and recording of all payments
·         Preparing cash flow projections and keeping track of cash flow requirements of the organization
·         Spearheading the budget preparation process and participating in financial audits in the company
·         Maintaining and controlling bank accounts including the checking of bank statements
·         Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of management and financial reports
·         Ensuring accounting financial records are in compliance with established policies, procedures and standard
·         Preparing and timely remittance of statutory returns and ensure they are filed before the deadline dates
·         Ensuring that the payroll is adequately prepared on schedule and that salaries are paid on time
·         Advising the management on methods of cutting costs
Key Qualifications and Experience
·         Degree in Accounting or any related field
·         CPA (K)/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
·         At least 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment
·         Good analytical skills and knowledge of tax regulations.
·         Good communication and reporting skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading “ACCOUNTANT” by Friday, 27th September 2019 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.