Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

Our Client is a Manufacturing company currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for assisting the Accountant in handling the receivables and payables; while ensuring that the reporting timelines set are strictly adhered to.

Responsibilities (Functions and duties):
  • Hyper Accounts Collections
  • Batch Reconciliations
1.    Raw materials
2.    Packaging Materials
  • Verification of Returns
  • Verification of Returned Invoices
  • Prepare customer statements and do customer reconciliations
  • Monitoring and posting of stock and doing stock checks through spot checks and stock-take
  • 50 percent of all stock must be counted weekly (Finished Goods Store and Packaging Store)
  • Daily scrutiny of stocks invoiced, issued and dispatched
  • Provide effective management accounting data to senior management
  • Produce monthly variance analysis of revenue and expenses and breakdown variances
  • Maintenance and reconciliation of various general ledger accounts
  • Any other duties not necessarily mentioned which are in line with the position of an Assistant Accountant
Behavioural Competencies:
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to be adaptable and flexible
  • Good time management skills
  • Assertive and proactive; and
  • Ability to generate reports and tabulate data
Experience: Over One (1) to Two (2) years’ experience in executing accounting functions; Manufacturing Accounts background will be an added advantage

Education and specialist Knowledge Required
  • Degree in Accounts/Finance or any relevant field
  • CPA/KATC/ACCA certifications
  • Knowledge in Audit processes
Salary: 35,000


If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke