Accountant

Responsibilities

Performing day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying and recording of accounting data in the system.
Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws (KRA), prepare and file all statutory and tax returns (monthly, quarterly and annually) – Income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and other relevant statutory requirements to the authorities are made on time as provided by applicable laws.
Perform finance end-month closure process and ensure overall general ledger hygiene by reconciling all balance sheet and PL accounts and following up reconciling items on a timely manner.
Review documents and transactions to ascertain compliance, accuracy and reasonableness of the transactions.
Ensure timely processing of payments and preparation of the weekly payments report.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and all the other required reports.
Ensure all financial transactions are properly and timely updated and recorded.
Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
Maintain proper filing of documents and maintain proper records of all accounting transactions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent experience
3+ years’ of professional accounting experience in a similar role
CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent certification.
Proficiency in Accounting software.
Strong understanding of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory requirements (SHA, NSSF, PAYE).
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV to hr@kenyans.co.ke by February 21, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

hr@kenyans.co.ke