Job Title: Accounts
Assistant
Job Location: Mombasa
Industry: FMCG
We are searching for a motivated
Accounting Assistant who is an excellent multi-tasker with exceptional
communication and time management skills.
To be a successful Accounting
Assistant, you should have an understanding of basic Accounting principles and
proficiency with computers and software, such as MS Excel or Quick books. You
should be trustworthy, efficient, and organized
Duties and Responsibilities
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Review and disbursement of authorized
petty cash requests. Replenishment of petty cash.
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Process accounting documents such as
invoices and investment disbursements.
·
Initiate authorization and payment of
accounting documents
·
Prepare and submission of
with-holding tax and with-holding VAT to KRA before deadlines.
·
Prepare and submit statutory
deductions to the specific authorities.
·
Assist in review, coding, and filing
of financial records.
·
Cash withdrawals, the collection of
cheque books and bank statements and any other duties
·
Carry out the formulation,
preparation, and monitoring of the Society’s budgets performance reports and
cash flows.
·
Ensure compliance with statutory
requirements, policies, strategies, procedures, and standards.
·
Prepare cash books and monthly bank
reconciliation statements
·
Prepare financial reports to
management
·
Carry out any other relevant duty as
assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ degree in Commerce /
Accounting/ Business administration
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Minimum CPA Section 3 or equivalent
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Must be conversant with QuickBooks.
·
Previous relevant work experience
required.
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At least 2 -3 years of experience.
Skills required
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Good Analytical skills.
·
Knowledge of principles and standard
practices of accounting.
·
Knowledge of budget preparation and
control process
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Attention to detail and exceptional
organizational skills
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Ability to advise critically and
appraise policies and procedures and make suggestions for improvements.
·
Adaptable and flexible with the
ability to drive change and transformation.
·
Must uphold confidentiality, be
tactful, and proactive.
·
Committed to professional values and
work ethics with a high sense of integrity.
Interested candidates are invited to
strictly email their cover letter and CV to careers@hrmconnection.com by 29th
February 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
