An exciting opportunity has arisen within our finance team, and we are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Essential Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following:
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process.
Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process.
Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss, and other statements.
Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors
Support month-end/year-end close process & Group reporting.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
1-year experience in accounting/finance
Audit background
Experience working for a global company is an added advantage
Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
Experience with financial reporting requirements
Skills requirement
Analytical Skills
Attention to detail
Deadline-oriented
Confidentiality
Thoroughness
Corporate finance
Financial Software
Advanced Excel skills
Communication & presentation skills
Apply via :
schneiderele.taleo.net
