Accountant Job in Mombasa, Kenya


Job Title: Accountant    

Job Code: A/SKL/130503
 
Number of Positions Open: 1    

Location: Mombasa, Kenya   

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:

Our client is involved in Real Estate in Mombasa. 


They are situated only a few kilometers from the renowned beaches of the Kenyan coast our range of holiday apartments and villas will be sure to provide you with a unique experience as you visit Mombasa. 

The person will manage the data to day task of the accounting aspect of things for a group of companies.

Job Objective:   
  • Assisting with departmental operations;
  • Coordinating accounting, purchasing, budgeting, or payroll functions;
  • Preparing and maintaining detailed records and files.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provides information to other departments regarding purchasing, payroll, and accounting matters.
  • Supervises and directs the work of technical accounting staff involved in accounts payable, payroll and related activities.
  • Prepares bank reconciliations.
  • Maintains general ledger, chart of accounts, balance sheets, revenues, expenditures, capital accounts, etc.
  • Reconciles special accounts and funds.
  • Prepares and maintains fixed asset vehicle and equipment inventories.
  • Compiles daily and monthly reports to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Performs various financial and budgetary functions such as balancing accounts receivable, posting revenues and expenditures.
  • Assists with the preparation of the annual budget.
  • Conducts internal operational audit studies for various functions, including reporting of procedural analysis and recommended improvements.
  • Assists independent auditors with the review of the financial records.
  • Prepares a variety of financial reports, responds to inquiries from other officials.
  • Performs related tasks as required.
Experience: Minimum five years’ relevant working experience

Skills and Certification:
  • Qualified Accountant (CPA (K) or ACCA)
  • Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of accounting and budgeting
  • Thorough knowledge of modern practices and of standard office and accounting equipment.
  • General knowledge of audit practices.
  • Ability to prepare complex financial reports.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial systems.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks in order to complete assignments in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively and discreetly handle confidential information.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment.
  • Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
  • Ability to interact professionally and cooperatively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, public and private representatives, and the general public
How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on: Accountant