Location: Nairobi
Salary: 45k – 50k
Our client is a well-established law firm located in
Nairobi. They seek to hire a competent accountant who will be responsible for
implementation and maintenance of the necessary systems and controls to
safeguard the company’s assets and maintain the integrity of its financial data
and operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage
all day to day accounting operations of the business ensuring that correct
transactions are posted in the system in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare
monthly financial reports, management reports & accounts company
performance, and ensure any issues are investigated and explained.
- Ensure
that the company’s financial and accounting policies are implemented
correctly.
- Provide
feedback on company policies and procedures, and constantly look out for
potential changes that could improve operational efficiency, reduce costs
or improve cash flow management. Stay up to date with technological
advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
- Establish
and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
- Ensure
the integrity of the financial data in the accounting software.
- Implement
a strict internal control framework, with adequate checks and balances, to
mitigate the risk of fraud or
- Analyze
transaction data and make recommendations on general business
optimization.
- Ensure
that the company is fully compliant with all tax and financial obligations
as per the legislation and regulations of Kenya. Engage third parties to
provide assistance as and when necessary.
- Develop
and track department key performance indicators and provide regular
feedback to the team on these and any areas in need of improvement.
- Manage
the annual external audit and present the draft audited accounts to the
Senior Management for review and sign off.
- Provide
insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in
long-term and short-term decision making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in a Business related course.
- Must
have minimum 3 years’ experience working a busy accounts office
- Qualified
Accountant (CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent) are a mandatory requirement
- Must
be well versed with Bank and Nominal ledger reconciliations, Statutory
payments and filing of various tax returns, Payroll procedures and be
familiar with at least one accounting software
- 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.
- Able
to lead, motivate and bring the best out of a team of professionals.
How To Apply
If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification
and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email
subject (Accountant – Law Firm) to vacancies@gaprecruitment.co.ke by
or before Monday 25th May
2020.
