Position: Accountant
(Software) – Entry Level
This position is responsible for
co-ordination of revenue, management and reconciliation accounting to ensure
the delivery of quality and timely accounting services.
Region: Kenya
Reporting to: Business Development Manager
Department: Enterprise Solutions
Role Purpose: SoftIQ Technologies is a software company dealing with ERP
Solutions, Point of Sale, Automation and Customized software solutions.
We are a market leader in East Africa
delivering cutting edge technology through innovative software solutions.
The ideal candidate should have,
CPA/ACCA/Finance/Accounting option qualification from a well-recognized
institution.
He/She should meets the provision of
Chapter six of the Constitution.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Active debt collection
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Generating clients invoices and ETR
receipts for any due approved clients payment; reconciling debtors and
creditors on a monthly basis;
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Undertaking monthly bank
reconciliations; preparing and filling of the KRA, PAYE & VAT returns in
compliance with relevant tax laws.
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Participating in Project management
and in the audit processing of the projects
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Monitoring of the customers’ accounts
for non-payment and delayed payments.
·
Clients’ accounts reconciliations for
payments received and disbursed
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Preparing payments in line with
financial management policy provision and maintain cheque payment register
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Ensuring receipts and payments are
accurately posted.
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Maintaining records for creditors as
well as debtors and generating regular reports to assist management in
settlements of accounts payables and prompt collection of accounts receivables
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Maintaining cheque payments and
cheque inward/receipts register ensuring completeness in terms of details i.e.
PAYE, dispatch, cancelled cheques etc.
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Maintaining all financial related
document
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Ensuring payments are authorized and
approved prior to disbursement.
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Preparing and assisting in the annual
auditing
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Preparing all financial accounts to
be ready for Auditors.
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Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
/Accounting Option
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Well organized in planning and
execution.
·
Certified Professional Accountant
(CPA) certificate (advantageous).
·
Accounting work and customer service
experience (essential).
·
Sound understanding of accounting and
financial reporting principles and practices.
·
Member of the Institute of Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or it recognized equivalent
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Served in a similar for at least 2
years
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Relevant computer packages
·
Resourcefulness and problem-solving
aptitude
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Excellent communication skills
·
Experience in Software setup,
Implementation, Training and support will be of added advantage
·
You should be between 25-35 years
old.
Academic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /
Accounting option
Key Competencies
·
This is will be a very engaging
position that will involve Critical thinker with high proficiency and only
candidates that are willing to exert 200% effort should apply.
·
Analytical mind with strong
conceptual and problem-solving skills.
·
Be self-driven with minimal
supervision
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High IQ and competent and able to
work with the best in the ERP Industry in Kenya
If you fit the required profile,
please apply highlighting how your Qualifications, experience and career
aspirations match the requirements for this position.
Applications should be sent via email
by latest 8th March 2020
Please provide an updated Curriculum
Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts.
Apply through
hr@softiqtechnologies.co.ke and Quote the job title in the subject field.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
