Accountant Job in Kenya

Position: Accountant

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Responsibilities.

  • Participating in daily transactions (e.g. accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations).
  • Participating in tax audits and payroll for the SBU, s given.
  • Preparing budget reports.
  • Ensuring petty Cash Reconciliations and Supplier Statements Reconciliations.
  • To Participate in Stock take of items on a Weekly and Monthly basis and give a report.
  • To Cross check on Invoices and ensure what has been ordered is exactly what is needed and what gets delivered is accurate.
  • To manage all the assets and maintain an Asset Register that is managed and updated monthly and as per new assets. Assets Management to include asset Audit and reporting.
  • To Review Vouchers including Petty Cash Vouchers before payments are made.
  • Participate in regular tax audits and General Audits for the SBU’s.
  • Prepare budgeting reports and forecast revenues
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing.
  • Monitor the performance of the accounting units for the SBU.
  • Organize financial data into useable information and maintain updated records
  • Establish accounting policies and procedures, aligned with company’s targets
  • Ensure Compliance with the law.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Communicate with Finance Manager on any arising issues.

Qualifications

  • A degree or Diploma Holder Bcomm Finance or Business Administration.
  • Proven work experience as an Accounting Officer.
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g. Quick Books )
  • Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets)
  • Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations
  • Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Team management skills
  • Ability to prioritize work
  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Accounting certification (e.g. CPA 1 to 3)

How to apply

Kindly Apply to recruitment@optiven.co.ke Please send the application by end of the week 29th May 2020.