Accountant

Job Details

Basic salary
Pension scheme
Medical cover
Group personal accident cover

JOB INTRODUCTION:
Reporting to the Chief Accountant the Accountant will be responsible for the management of the service line accounting functions and to provide administrative financial support to the Division.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

Preparation of monthly management accounts
Provide information from time to time as will be required by internal and external auditors
Management of fixed asset register
Provide the service line with planning, budgeting and analysis information including variance analysis and bridges, covering monthly reporting, budgets and latest forecasts
Monitor revenue billing progress and escalate adverse variance on a weekly basis
Maintaining & updating customer’s billing data to enhance accuracy in billing
Maintain new and/or amended contract billing schedule (sale orders) in ERP system.
Monitor contract expiry dates and ensure the commercial team is notified.
Carry out daily filing of contracts and other billing documents under assigned portfolio and ensure that proper filing sequence is maintained.
Carry out monthly reconciliation between General Ledger & Accounts Receivables Ledger

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Knowledge and Qualifications

Tertiary education in Business Management /Commerce /Accounting /Economics or any relevant field,

Degree is advantageous
CPA (K)

Kenya legislation

Experience

3 years’ experience in a busy Finance department in a commercial set up.

Technical Skills

Financial Acumen
Conflict Management
Negotiation
Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
ERP system(s) and Quickbooks
Google suite of products

Behavioural Skills – Support

Understanding the organisation’s goals and objectives
Dealing with changing circumstances
Supporting and working with others
Delivering objectives
Dealing with complexity
Deliver great customer service
Sharing and co-operating
Good communication and interpersonal skills