Our client is an indigenous company which specializes in dairy, poultry & fish production and export of fresh produce targeted for the European market. They seek to hire an experienced Accountant who will be tasked with the day to day accounts operations matters and ensuring the company’s compliance with accounting standards and practices.
Responsibilities
Ensuring financial transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting systems
Ensuring regular invoicing, receive and receipt payment
Administering VAT and processing returns
Administering the company’s payroll and associated statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, leave)
Undertaking daily banking functions and bank reconciliations. Deal with daily petty cash.
Undertaking the preparatory work for the annual audit of accounts and assisting in implementation of audit recommendations
Undertaking any ad hoc duties associated with the accounts function, including maintaining financial files and records, and photocopying.
Ensuring all filing is done in a timely, accurate and organized manner
Carrying out other related tasks as might be required from time to time
Qualifications
Diploma in Business Management/Accountant or related fields
A CPA(K) holder
At least 2 years’ experience in accounting
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software packages such as Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks
The suitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrity and mature
They should also be dynamic and a team player
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
Have high good attention to detail
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