Our client based in Nairobi needs an Accountant to work
in Nairobi.
The assistant accountant will report to the accountant and
will be responsibility for the effective and efficient processing of accounting
data of our client.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintenance
of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations
- Maintenance
of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices
- Ensure
that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and
accurately
- Preparation
of timely accounting reports (Management on Daily and Weekly)
- Maintaining
proper and up to date books of accounts
- Filing
and safely storing company documents and receipts for future reference
- Preparing
and availing accounting records for audit purposes
- Verification
of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down Rules and Regulations
- Coding
of payment vouchers and verification of entries in the general ledger
- Prepare
bank reconciliation statements
- Disburses
funds using manual/local warrants or
petty cash and makes change according to specific
instructions.
- Handle
day to day expenses; payments of rent and electricity
- Handle
the statutory payments (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT Monthly returns)
- Perform
office administration work
- Other
general accounting duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from any
reputable university
- At
least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity
- Should
be a CPA holder
- Demonstrated
hands on experience in modular accounting software’s such as QuickBooks
2006, Sage Pastel premier edition
- Conversant
with issuance of certificate to clients
- Knowledge
of general record keeping and filling systems
- Strong
work ethics and financial integrity
- Good
personal judgment, initiative, reliability, discipline and punctuality
- Cordial
relationship with colleagues & customers
- Excellent
analytical and accounting skills
- Problem
solving skills and keen to detail
- Ability
to handle pressure
- Should
be self-driven and work with minimum supervision excellent report writing
skills
- Detailed
understanding of the role and functions of the accounting department
Desirable Criteria
- Mature
lady or Gentlemen age between 28-35yrs
- A
born again Christian
Qualified candidates should send their application letters and
CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to careers@kcr-hr.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.