Job Title: Accountant
– Sacco
Location: Nairobi
Our Client is a co-operative union
established under the Ministry of Co-operatives and Marketing.
They seek to hire an experienced
efficient Accountant who will be tasked with the day to day accounts of the
Sacco and ensuring the Sacco’s compliance with accounting standards and practices.
Responsibilities
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Preparation of monthly management
accounts.
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Timely and up to date bank
reconciliations.
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Preparation of audit schedules both
for internal and external audit.
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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, analysing and summarizing account
information
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Recording and maintaining the
accounting transactions
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Maintain and reconcile bank accounts
on a regular basis.
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Generate invoices and make timely
follow ups on accounts receivable
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Debt collection
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Research and reconcile all
discrepancies.
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Petty Cash Management.
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Payroll Management
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Auditing and verifying documents.
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Following internal controls.
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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
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Assist in administrative functions of
the office
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in finance,
banking, economics, statistics, business administration, accounting or any
other related field
·
CPA certification will be an added
advantage
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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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2-3 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
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 (Accountant – Sacco) to
careers@metropal.co.ke before 22nd February 2020.
Kindly indicate current/last salary
on your CV