Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya (30K-45K)

Our client in the Telecommunications sector is seeking to recruit a result-oriented and proactive team player to fill the position of Accountant.

Salary Range:
 Kshs. 45,000/=

Reporting to:
 Finance and Administration Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Day to day management of financial records and Report management.
  • General supervisory duties that relate to account analysis.
  • Prepare reconciliations and monthly financial analysis.
  • Maintaining office petty cash float.
  • Work with other departments to ensure timely and accurate information.
  • Assist in the preparation of year end audit files and analysis.
  • Processing Payrolls, NHIF, NSSF, Pension and any other payments.
  • Collections - following up on payments
  • VAT & withholding tax certificates – following up to ensure all have been collected and filed appropriately.
  • Following up on account queries with both suppliers and clients.
  • Develop and maintain financial data and manual filing system
  • Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer automated financial system
  • Analyze revenues and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control
  • Tracking status of essential bills to ensure prompt payment.
  • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounting, such as general ledger accounts.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Accounts) or CPA Section iv or ACCA part II
  • At least 2 years experience in the same field
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
  • including generally accepted accounting principles
  • Manual dexterity necessary to efficiently operate office equipment
  • including, but not limited to computer, copiers and printers.
  • Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications
How to Apply

If  you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (Accountant - Ref ACNK ) on the email subject to jobs@headhunter-kenya.com

Closing Date: 20th November 2015


Only short listed candidates will be contacted.