Job Title: Accountant
Hiring Organization: AfriCert
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Agribusiness
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 03/24/2024
- Accuracy
of financial statements
- Timeliness
of financial reporting i.e., by the 5th of the succeeding month
- Efficiency
in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
- 75%
upfront payment by all clients and balance collected within 30 days.
- Ability
to identify and mitigate financial risks
- 100%
legal and statutory compliance
- 100%
conversion of quotations into revenue
Job Specification:
- Ensure
accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of financial records.
- Prepare
weekly and monthly reconciliation; including bank and cash
reconciliations.
- Prepare
financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash
flow statements.
- Manage
accounts payable and accounts receivables.
- Manage
the office petty cash
- Prepare
payments as per raised and approved requisitions
- Prepare
client quotes and invoices
- Manage
the asset register, liabilities and stock control register.
- Disburse
subsistence allowances 72 hours to the commencement of audits
- Payroll
processing by the 20th of every month
- Prepare
and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual statutory returns; PAYE,
NHIF, NSSF, NITA, VAT, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax.
- Support
in preparation of company and departmental budget estimates and forecasts.
- Adhere
to IFRS and the Finance Policy
- Maintain
a registry for all financial documents and files.
- Perform
other related duties
Do you
possess the following?
- A
minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a
reputable academic institution. CPA (K) qualification will be an added
advantage.
- A
minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position in a busy
office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
- Should
be well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya.
- Experience
in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
- Strong
problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
- Ability
to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Good
interpersonal skills and a team player
- Strong
integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality]
Personal
attributes
- Commitment
to AfriCert core values
- Purpose-
driven and self-disciplined
- Well
groomed
- Proactive
and confident
- Good
communication skills both written and oral
How To
Apply
If you
meet the above requirements and are interested to work in a fulfilling and
challenging work environment, forward your CV and application letter to hrm@africertlimited.co.ke
on or before 27th March 2024.
