Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Hiring Organization: Optiven Ltd
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Real Estate
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/27/2024
Job
Summary
We are
seeking to hire two highly competent and outstanding individuals who are
dynamic and passionate about delivering results to join our finance and
accounts team in Nairobi.
The successful persons will be responsible for the general accounting function
including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and
ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. They will also be assisting with
monthly closings and account analysis as well as supporting the Finance &
Accounts Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting
department.
Responsibilities
Giving
daily and weekly updates aimed at improving financial records.
Updating
and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing
financial business transactions.
Preparation
of monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
Reconciling
and maintaining balance sheet accounts.
Preparing
tax computations and returns as well as assisting in preparing budgets and
forecasts.
Preparing
payrolls and submitting PAYE, VAT, NSSF and NHIF.
Drawing
up monthly financial reports i.e. expense reports.
Administering
accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Maintaining
accurate debtors’ and creditors’ records and liaising with the sales team to
ensure prompt debt collection and prompt creditor payment.
Posting
all transactions to the accounting software on a daily basis, i.e.
disbursements, payments made out, and cash received.
Monitoring
and resolving bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences.
Ensuring
up-to-date payment of utilities
Performing
regular reconciliations of the general ledger.
Maintaining
accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
Assisting
with year-end closings.
Assisting
with the preparation and coordination of the audit process.
Assisting
with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
Carrying
out other related tasks as might be required from time to time.
Requirements
Bachelor
of Commerce in Finance and/or CPA K
Member of
a professional body i.e. ICPAK is an added advantage
At least
2 years’ experience in a busy and fast- paced environment.
Must be
very proficient in accounting software i.e. quick books.
Conversant
with filling statutory returns.
Knowledge
of accounting principles and best practices i.e. GAAP
Knowledge
of financial reporting.
Knowledge
of local and international laws regarding accounting, finances and taxation.
Skills
Attention
to detail and accuracy.
Ability
to work independently under minimal supervision.
Ability
to multi-task and get things done to completion.
Ability
to meet strict deadlines.
Excellent
planning and organizational skills.
Result
oriented and deadline-driven.
Good
scheduling and monitoring skills.
Excellent
Communication skills.
Problem
analysis and problem-solving skills.
Excellent
reporting skills.
Team
player.
Confidentiality.
Adaptability.
Initiative.
Integrity.
How To
Apply
If you believe you have high
performance culture, positive mental attitude and you are self-driven, then
apply through recruitment@optiven.co.ke
