Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Job Location: Nairobi
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly
competent and an outstanding individual who is dynamic and passionate about
delivering results to join our finance and accounts team.
S/he will be responsible for the general accounting function including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the senior accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.
Duties and
responsibilities:
- Giving daily and weekly updates aimed at improving
financial records.
- Updating and maintaining accounting journals,
ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
- Preparation of monthly closings and preparation of
monthly financial statements.
- Reconciling and maintaining balance sheet
accounts.
- Preparing tax computations and returns as well as
assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
- Preparing payrolls and submitting PAYE, VAT, NSSF
and NHIF.
- Drawing up monthly financial reports i.e. expense
reports.
- Administering accounts receivable and accounts
payable.
- Maintaining accurate debtors and creditor’s record
and liaise with sales team to ensure prompt debt collection and prompt
creditor’s payment.
- Posting all transactions to the accounting
software on a daily basis, i.e. disbursements, payments made out and cash
received.
- Monitoring and resolving bank issues including fee
anomalies and check differences.
- Ensuring up to date payment of utilities
- Performing regular reconciliations of the general
ledger.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all
financial transactions.
- Assisting with year-end closings.
- Assisting with preparation and coordination of the
audit process.
- Assisting with implementing and maintaining
internal financial controls and procedures.
- Carrying out other related tasks as might be
required from time to time.
Education and experience.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Finance.
- CPA K Qualified and be a member of a professional
body i.e. ICPAK
- At least 4 years’ experience in a busy and fast
paced environment.
- Must be very proficient in accounting software
i.e. quick books.
- Conversant with filling statutory returns.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and best
practices i.e. GAAP
- Knowledge of financial reporting.
- Knowledge of local and international laws
regarding accounting, finances and taxation.
Key Skills and
Competencies:
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently under minimal
supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and get things done to
completion.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Result oriented and deadline-driven.
- Good scheduling and monitoring skills.
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent reporting skills.
- Team player.
Applications:
If you believe you have
high performance culture, positive mental attitude and are self-driven, then
send your resume to https://optivenjobapi.optiven.co.ke/optivenJobAPI/public/ on or before 21st November
2020 with the Title: Accounts Assistant.
NB: We do not charge for
job applications and interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.