Accounts Assistant

Role Context 

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the job holder will support in processing payments, accounts reconciliations, journal entries and other accounting tasks as assigned from time to time. 

Principal Accountabilities 

To review payment transactions to ensure that they are properly and adequately recorded, and that the supporting documentation is complete, valid and authentic. 
To ensure that all the statutory deductions and utility payments are processed and submitted in an accurate, complete, and timely manner 
To review Journal entries to ensure they are properly processed and recorded in the general Ledger 
To prepare and/or review supporting schedules and performance of the general ledger reconciliations on a routine basis 
Ensuring compliance by filing of IRA returns i.e., Monthly returns, Quarterly Returns and Annual Returns 
Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, recording all purchases and ensuring proper depreciation per class 
To ensure that all general ledger accounts reconciliations are completed by the 4th day of the month 
To prepare statutory audit schedules and financial statements that comply with the IFRS and Kenyan Company’s Act requirements 
To liaise with external auditors on various audit matters and address/respond to any queries arising 
To internally consult with the relevant authorities and respond to various correspondences relating but not limited to external audit, internal audit, tax, bankers, and Insurance Regulatory Authority 
To partner with the Finance Manager in establishing and monitoring the maintenance of an adequate system of financial controls 
To perform any other duties from time to time such as delegated duties for absent staff, responding to operational or other such management queries

Required Skills and Competencies 

Self-motivated individual with effective organizational skills 
Good interpersonal communication skills 
Analytical mindset 
Stakeholders’ management skills 
Ability to build relationships 
Ability to undertake multiple tasks at the same time without losing focus 
Must be proactive, with the ability to meet and surpass project deadlines 
Computer knowledge – a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics 
CPA qualifications with 3 to 4 working experience 
Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages 
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

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