Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya (70K)

Job Title: Accountant – Pharmaceutical Company

Location: Nairobi
Salary: 60k – 70k
Our client is a pharmaceutical company that seeks to improve accessibility and availability of affordable, quality medication and laboratory & health supplies in the country.
They seek to recruit an efficient accountant who will be tasked with supporting the finance function of the organization.

Responsibilities
·         Review documents and transactions in the organization to ascertain compliance, accuracy, relevance, and reasonableness of the transactions.
·         Prepare and submit financial reports including weekly, monthly operating reports, financial statements, audit reports, inventory, and capital purchases.
·         Ensure the transparency and efficiency of the organizations financial operations and to safeguard compliance with reporting guidelines.
·         Maintain data integrity of financial records including the General and subsidiary ledgers.
·         Ensure all financial transactions are properly and timely updated and recorded.
·         Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems, Processes and financial performance.
·         Review accounting, account analysis and reconciliation (banks, cash, Receivables, and payables).
·         Ensure statutory payments are completed and made on time (NHIF, PAYE, NSSF, WHVAT, and WHT), administering VAT and processing returns.
·         Update financial records by reviewing and posting various General ledger journal entries with recent transactions and changes.
·         Manage the preparation of all management reports
·         Ensure timely and professional communication between the Accounting department and internal and external customers.
·         Any other duty as assigned.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or a related field of study.
·         CPA K or an equivalent certification.
·         At least 4 years’ experience as an accountant.
·         Ability to interpret financial data and communicate this to stakeholders, advising and providing direction.
·         Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software packages – QuickBooks
·         A team player with excellent communication skills.
·         Strong attention to detail is required.
·         Integrity is key
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant – Pharmaceutical Company) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 29th January 2020
N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.