Job Title: Assistant
Accountant Payables
Industry: Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Gross Salary: 30k – 40k
Location: Nyahururu town, Laikipia County
Our Client is one of the Fast-Moving
Consumer Goods. They seek to hire an Assistant Accountant – Payables who will
be required to: Provide support to the Finance & Administration Manager by
completing payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying,
and reconciling invoices as well as maintaining proper books of accounts and
maintain top quality service standards.
Responsibilities
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Posting & reconciliation; cheque
posting and other relevant accounts payable records posting
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Ensure completeness of the general
ledger
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Reconcile processed work by verifying
entries and comparing system reports to balances.
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Reconciliation of cash books and
purchases ledgers
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Charge expenses to accounts and cost
centres by analysing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
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Pay vendors by monitoring discount
opportunities; scheduling and preparing cheques; resolving purchase orders,
contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensuring
credit is received for outstanding memos; and issuing stop-payments or purchase
order amendments
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Maintain accounting ledgers by
verifying and posting account transactions.
·
Verify vendor accounts by reconciling
monthly statements and related transactions.
·
Maintain historical records by filing
documents.
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Prepare and report on all taxes and
statutory requirements including but not limited to: VAT, W/Holding VAT, PAYE,
NSSF, NHIF and other requisite deductions
·
Assist in stock taking and where
necessary get involved in random stock takes
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Follow up on debts from credit
customers
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Protect organization’s value by
keeping information confidential.
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Compile and submit all financial
reports in a timely manner and as required.
·
Any other duty as maybe assigned from
time to time
Qualifications:
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The job holder should be 25 years of
age and above
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Finance Degree or CPA (K)
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2 years accounting experience
preferably in an FMCG distributor
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Computer literate/proficient
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Financial/Accounting systems
knowledge. ERP usage/knowledge an added advantage
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Conversant with the KRA itax system
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Must have a valid certificate of good
conduct.
Skills: Tracking Budget Expenses, Attention to Detail,
Thoroughness, Organization, Analysing Information, Accounting, Vendor
Relationships, Data Entry Skills, General Math Skills, interpersonal,
leadership, attention to details and excellent communication skills
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge,
possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Assistant Accountant – Laikipia)
to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before
19th November 2019.
Kindly indicate current/last salary
on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee for
receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for
interview will be contacted.