Accountant
JOB DESCRIPTION.
You will support the
finance manager with the recording of transactions, reconciliations financial
accounting, treasury, and tax compliance and providing financial analysis,
forecasts, and results, and ensuring adherence to budgets. It is a #LI-Hybrid
job in Nairobi. Yow will report to the Senior Finance & Group Tax Manager.
Main Job Responsibilities
- Ensure
all transactions are posted accurately.
- Help
with the preparation of the month-end reporting pack.
- Prepare
monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
- Help
manage the daily finances.
- Ensure
financial controls are followed.
- Help
prepare payments to suppliers and other stakeholders
- Ensure
compliance with all tax regulations e.g. returns submitted and taxes paid.
- Help
prepare the annual budget and with the compliance of those budgets.
- Work
closely with the business to ensure they receive the financial analysis
required to run their departments.
- Provide
accurate, and detailed information to assist with internal and external
audits.
- Review
all costs, challenge apparent overspending and suggest areas for cost
reduction.
- Help
with ad-hoc financial requests.
Qualifications and skills
- You
have a BSc/BA or relevant certification e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst
Certified Public Accountant
- You
are proficient in excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and have
experience using accounting software.
- You
meet a high-quality standard when working.
- You
have 3+ years of experience in financial reporting including an
understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and
accounting principles e.g., accruals.