Accountant Job in Kenya

Unigroup Transporters
Job Vacancy: Account – Payables
Role Purpose: The role holder will be responsible for ensuring steady preparation, processing of payments and reconciling accounts payable transactions.
Reports to: Chief Accountant
Your Tasks and Responsibilities;

·         Receive and authenticate all invoices checking for accuracy, procurement process and supporting documents.
·         Post all invoices in the system accurately and to the right expenses/assets lines.
·         Ensure that all documents are duly supported by an ETR invoice, Delivery Note, Goods Received Note, LPO/Contract, Requisition notes etc.
·         Keep track of all payments and expenditures, purchase orders, invoices and statements.
·         Monitoring cash flow availability before payments.
·         Paying suppliers by scheduling pay dates and cheques.
·         Preparing analysis of accounts payable and producing weekly, monthly reports.
·         Confirming that all cheques or payments issued have been cleared through the bank account and any unpresented duly followed up and necessary action taken.
·         To maintain petty cash that is adequate for the petty expenses and ensures timely cash reimbursement.
·         Performing administrative duties such as data entry, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork etc.
·         Participate in internal and external audits in producing the required data and supporting documents.
·         Maintain & update accurate & verifiable Prepayments & Accruals schedules, Fixed Asset Register & monthly amortizations.
·         Process statutory filing – VAT, WHVAT, NSSF, NHIF among others and making sure that no penalties are incurred.
·         Liaise with KRA and other government agencies with regard to any challenges, audits etc. and ensure that those challenges are followed through and closed
Qualifications and Education Requirements
·         Bachelor Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
·         A qualified accountant (CPA (K))
·         At least 3 years’ working experience in accounts payables in a busy organization.
·         Knowledge in accounts receivable will be an added advantage
·         Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize activities.
·         Excellent Excel & MS Office computing skills
·         Be a person who is honest, trustworthy with high integrity.
·         Experience in maintaining books using ERP systems.
·         Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
·         A strong personality with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
·         The candidate should be aged between 28 – 35 years.
Interested candidates who fully meet the above requirements should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae to hr@unigroup.co.ke on or before 10th June, 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted