Accountant Job in Kenya - Engineering & Construction Company

An Engineering & Construction company is looking to fill the position of an accountant.

Key Responsibilities will include:-
  • Maintaining the accounts for all suppliers and efficient processing of supplier invoices.
  • Verifying supplier invoices for payments.
  • Preparation of various reports such as cash movement, bank reconciliation reports, creditor’s age-analysis among others.
  • Tax Management including VAT, PAYE and Corporate Tax ensuring Compliance at all times.

  • Preparing accurate and timely management accounts on monthly basis.
  • Liaising closely with banks & creditors to ensure statements and remittances are received and effected efficiently.
  • Assisting in routine audit functions and ensuring adequate compliance with laid down operating procedures with special emphasis on strengthening internal controls.
  • Preparation and presentation of periodical Financial Statements in due time and in accordance with set deadlines, ensuring accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
  • Maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports, including those related to the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, job costing, inventories, budgets and fixed assets;
  • Prepare monthly payroll for the company and ensuring timely statutory returns
  • Facilitating and managing External Audits
  • Bank reconciliation statements for all accounts.
  • Ensuring that disbursed cash is accounted for in line with the company procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • CPA (K) or equivalent
  • A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting/Finance or Business related discipline will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position.
  • Excellent analytical and report writing skill.
  • Highly motivated, energetic, independent self-starter with strong communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS office (Word/Excel)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software packages with a bias in Sage/Pastel Accounting.
  • Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, deliver quality results and meet deadlines
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Excellent communication and demonstrated ability to work with people
  • Team player, flexible and adaptable to different work conditions
Interested candidates should send the CV’s to personnel.kenya@gmail.com.

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