Job PurposeThe Financial Services Accountant will be responsible for analyzing financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organizationPrimary Responsibilities
Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Develop and provide timely financial accounting reports for management consumption
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
Maintain or examine the records pertaining to regulatory agencies
Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts
Represent the school in discussions with the revenue authority and provide support during litigation involving financial issues
Key Performance Areas
Ensure timely collection of payments
Manage office cash
Manage all salary payments and statutory deductions e.g. NSSF, NHIF
Experience
MUST have experience of accounting in financial services (Bank, Insurance, Sacco etc)
First degree in business administration or equivalent
CPA II or CPA (K)
Additional Skills
An enthusiastic and outgoing attitude is essential
Must have excellent communication skills; writing and language skills
Must be a good team player and demonstrate commitment to all duties
Candidate must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and independently prioritize duties
Ability to prepare standard financial reports on a regular basis
Proven computer literacy in Microsoft Office or related programs
Experience in using financial accounting packages and working in a computerized environment
Proven ability to work well with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and to act ethically
Strong work ethic, based on proactive planning and personal responsibility
Customer service skills
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