Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Accountant

Job Code:A/H/140901
 
Number of Positions Open: 1

Reports To: CFO
 
Location: Central, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:
 Our client is one of the pioneers of the soft drinks industry in Kenya.  

A reputation of high quality soft drinks spanning over half a century, they offer drinks in line with current trends and updated in keeping with the spirit of times. 

They operate through Distributors in Kenya and East African region and expand their market share continuously with commitment to quality and the infinite loyalty of their customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

Receivables
  • Manage all aspects of Account receivable,
  • Check Invoicing to Loading schedule
  • Follow up on returned/bounced cheques
  • Issuance and posting of Authorized credit/debit notes
  • Accurate posting and classification of the daily debtor’s transactions.
  • Records of post-dated cheques
  • Highlighting overdue debtors to the management for action
  • Preparing deposit slips and maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of each day’s transaction.
  • Preparation and sending of the Customer statement
  • Posting Petty cash payment in to the system
  • Liaising with the sales team on debt collection.
Cash and Bank
  • Reconcile the petty cash account and corresponding reimbursements as per float
  • Updating the petty cash to the system as per float
  • Reconciling the office sales cash and its banking
  • Analyze banking in bank statement
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.
Experience:
  • 3-5 years’ experience at a comparative role. 
  • Prior experience in a Manufacturing setup is highly desirable
Skills and Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce or a business related field. Postgraduate degree would be an advantage
  • CPA Finalist
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent command of both written and spoken English
  • Good influencers with the ability to inspire others.

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:
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