Accounts Assistant Jobs in Kenya.
An established client of ours is looking to hire on a fixed term contract for one year for the position of Accounts Assistant. Applications are hence invited for the same details as below.
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Key Accountabilities
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Key Accountabilities
Ensure efficient, timely and accurate recording of payables transactions and timely payment of Suppliers and prepare;
Aged Creditors List
Supplier Statements
Cost Centre Report
Timely and accurate input of Accounts Payable invoices into Oracle
Thorough audit of all transactions at point of entry ensuring appropriate purchase order matching, VAT treatment, credit terms and adherence to appropriate authorization and coding processes
Submit the invoices to relevant manager(s) for approval and coding confirmation
Ensure complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained, filed and easily retrieved
Prepare Supplier payments as per the Aged list in Oracle and Supplier statementsAged Creditors List
Supplier Statements
Cost Centre Report
Timely and accurate input of Accounts Payable invoices into Oracle
Thorough audit of all transactions at point of entry ensuring appropriate purchase order matching, VAT treatment, credit terms and adherence to appropriate authorization and coding processes
Submit the invoices to relevant manager(s) for approval and coding confirmation
Ensure complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained, filed and easily retrieved
Process supplier payments into Oracle
Maintain and update a Master file for all Suppliers with the following details; PIN, VAT, Bank details, Credit terms
Remittance of Government taxes
Prepare Monthly VAT returns and ensure the returns are submitted to the KRA
Preparation & Submission of WHT Returns & Certificates
Ensure all cash inflows & outflows are properly recorded and Bank accounts are reconciled at the end of each month
Bank reconciliations
Process all Bank payments & receipts into Oracle
Prepare weekly Bank reconciliations
Prepare Final Bank reconciliations
Process end month journals and ensure all expenses for the month are posted
Process monthly recurring journals
Accrue expenses incurred but not invoiced
Release prepaid expenses into relevant period
Perform variance analysis to check integrity of P&L accounts
Reconcile assigned balance sheet
Interrogate ledger entries to understand the makeup of the balance sheet account balance
Correct any errors or omissions to account balances
Ensure Balance sheet accurately reflects the position of the company
Balance sheet documentation is complete and ready for audit
Decision Making
All transactions entered into Oracle accurately and in a timely fashion.
Authority to maintain and manage accounts to minimise late payment charges/maximise discounts given.
Prioritize workload so that all deadlines are met or exceeded.
Proactively encourage procedural streamlining and support initiatives from all areas.
All transactions entered into Oracle accurately and in a timely fashion.
Authority to maintain and manage accounts to minimise late payment charges/maximise discounts given.
Prioritize workload so that all deadlines are met or exceeded.
Proactively encourage procedural streamlining and support initiatives from all areas.
Qualifications & Preferred Experience (min level of requirement)
Bachelors degree in a business related field.
Computer literate particularly verse with accounting packages.
Accounting ( CPA /ACCA Level 2)
MUST have 3 years experience in a similar role
Bachelors degree in a business related field.
Computer literate particularly verse with accounting packages.
Accounting ( CPA /ACCA Level 2)
MUST have 3 years experience in a similar role
Competence and personality
Ability to work under pressure
Numerate, with attention to detail
Commercial Insight
Problem solving & creativity
Focus on Results
Articulate In Planning & Organizing
Communicating & Influencing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven team player with a flexible attitude.
Strong inter-personal skills, able to deal with queries in a positive and friendly manner.
Diligent approach to Supplier invoices
Ability to work under pressure
Numerate, with attention to detail
Commercial Insight
Problem solving & creativity
Focus on Results
Articulate In Planning & Organizing
Communicating & Influencing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven team player with a flexible attitude.
Strong inter-personal skills, able to deal with queries in a positive and friendly manner.
Diligent approach to Supplier invoices
Send your CV’s ONLY to Milkah@myjobseye.com. Deadline is 1/09/2010
Clearly state the position you are applying for on the Subject line and your current and expected salary on your CV.
Clearly state the position you are applying for on the Subject line and your current and expected salary on your CV.
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