Department: Accounts & Finance
Job Title Reports To: Chief Accountant
Main Purpose of the Job: To ensure proper maintenance of accounting records, accurate and timely production of financial reports, timely processing of payments to suppliers, tax authorities, liability settlements and debt control. Supervision and training of other staff in the department.
Job Responsibilities
Maintaining the Debtors’ and Creditors Ledger
Maintaining the accounting records of the companies in the group
Liaising with, assisting, advising and monitoring offices outside Kenya in financial matters
Ensuring compliance with tax legislation
Updating of the Fixed Assets Register
Ensuring compliance of the internal control systems
Record cash receipts & payments in the ledger
Prepare statutory returns, and conduct accounts reconciliation
Receive and respond to the financial enquiries both internal and external
Raise client invoices & credit notes and post them into the ledger.
Attend to any duty as otherwise directed by your seniors.
Person Specification
Education Qualification and Training
Bachelors degree in a business-related field
CPA graduate
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge in and understanding of accounting, taxation and business management
Good computer Skills
Good communication and public relations skills
Ability to train other staff
Experience
At least 2 years’ experience in a busy accounting office.
