Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry is looking to hire an Accounts Assistant on a long term renewable contract basis. 

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Accountant in handling the receivables and payables; while ensuring that the reporting timelines set are strictly adhered to.
The Accounts Assistant will specifically be responsible for the following:
·                     Making hyper accounts collections;
·                     Making batch reconciliations for raw materials and packaging materials;
·                     Verifying returns;
·                     Verifying returned invoices;
·                     Preparing customer statements carrying out 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)
·                     Scrutinizing the stocks invoiced, issued and dispatched on a daily basis;
·                     Providing effective management accounting data to senior management;
·                     Producing monthly variance analysis of revenue and expenses and breaking down variances;
·                     Maintaining and reconciling various general ledger accounts; and
·  Any other duties not necessarily mentioned which are in line with the position of an Assistant Accountant.
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
·                     Experience of over one (1) to two (2) years in executing accounting functions;
·                     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;
·                     Ability to generate reports and tabulate data;
·                     Manufacturing Accounts background will be an added advantage;
·                     Degree in Accounts/Finance or any relevant field;
·                     CPA/KATC/ACCA certifications;
·                     Knowledge in Audit processes; and
·                     Knowledge in Accounting software – Sage/Pastel/QuickBooks/ERP.
If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com  under Vacancies.

Only qualified candidates shall be contacted