Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

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Consumer Insight Ltd, a leading market research company in Africa is currently seeking for suitable candidates to fill the following position;
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Department: Accounts & Finance
Job Title Reports To: Chief Accountant

Main Purpose of the Job: To ensure proper maintenance of accounting records, accurate and timely production of financial reports, timely processing of payments to suppliers, tax authorities, liability settlements and debt control. Supervision and training of other staff in the department.
Job Responsibilities
·         Maintaining the Debtors’ and Creditors Ledger
·         Maintaining the accounting records of the companies in the group
·         Liaising with, assisting, advising and monitoring offices outside Kenya in financial matters
·         Ensuring compliance with tax legislation
·         Updating of the Fixed Assets Register
·         Ensuring compliance of the internal control systems
·         Record cash receipts & payments in the ledger
·         Prepare statutory returns, and conduct accounts reconciliation

·         Receive and respond to the financial enquiries both internal and external
·         Raise client invoices & credit notes and post them into the ledger.
·         Attend to any duty as otherwise directed by your seniors.
Person Specification
Education Qualification and Training
·         Bachelors degree in a business-related field
·         CPA graduate
Knowledge and Skills
·         Knowledge in and understanding of accounting, taxation and business management
·         Good computer Skills
·         Good communication and public relations skills
·         Ability to train other staff
Experience
·         At least 2 years’ experience in a busy accounting office.
Interested candidates are invited to send an application letter and CVs to careers@ciafrica.com to be received on or before 03 August 2018