Job Title: Accountant –
Paint Products
Location: Nairobi
Gross Salary: 45k
Our client is an established
manufacturer and distributor of paint products in Nairobi.
They seek to hire a competent and
qualified accountant to maintain the books of the firm, comply with statutory
requirements and set up the internal controls of the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Reviewing documents and transactions
in the organization to ascertain compliance, accuracy, relevance, and
reasonableness of the transactions.
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Preparing and submitting financial
reports including weekly, monthly operating reports, financial statements,
audit reports, inventory, and capital purchases.
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Ensuring the transparency and
efficiency of the organizations financial operations and to safeguard compliance
with reporting guidelines.
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Maintain data integrity of financial
records including the General and subsidiary ledgers.
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Ensure all financial transactions are
properly and timely updated and recorded.
·
Analyze and interpret financial data
and recommend changes to improve systems, Processes and financial performance.
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Review accounting, account analysis
and reconciliation (banks, cash, Receivables, and payables).
·
Ensure statutory payments are
completed and made on time (NHIF, PAYE, and NSSF), administering VAT and
processing returns.
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Update financial records by reviewing
and posting various General ledger journal entries with recent transactions and
changes.
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Manage the preparation of all
management reports
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Ensuring timely and professional
communication between the Accounting department and internal and external
customers.
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Any other duty that might be
allocated to them.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, CPA or
a related field
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2-3 years’ experience, all rounded
experience as an accountant
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Ability to interpret financial data
and communicate this to stakeholders, advising and providing direction.
·
Candidates with a demonstrated
history of setting up an accounting department or putting in place internal
controls are preferred.
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Must be proficient in Microsoft
Office, knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software packages –
QuickBooks
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The suitable candidate should be of
unquestionable integrity and should be mature
·
They should also be dynamic and a
team player
·
Strong attention to detail is required.
Ladies are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge,
possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only
quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant – Paint products) to
jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Wednesday 18th December 2019.
Kindly indicate current/last salary
on your CV.
N.B: We do not charge any fee for
receiving your CV or for interviewing.
Only candidates short-listed for
interview will be contacted.
