Senior Accountant

Details:
Gross Salary: Competitive package
Location: Westlands ,Nairobi
Responsibilities

Handle budget preparations and analyse financial data
Discuss financial performance with management on a monthly and quarterly basis and assist in developing and implementing cost effective measures to reduce operational costs
Review all invoices for accuracy, appropriate supporting documentation and approval prior to posting in accounting system
Timely payment of vendors and suppliers & Maintain vendor files and contact lists Receivables
Prepare account reconciliations and financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances
Recording of incoming payments
Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables data
Generate and review aging report to ensure compliance
Timely preparation and filing of Withholding Tax, Withholding Vat and Value Added Tax
Computation of instalment taxes and submission before due dates End Month/Year closing
Be actively involved in payroll preparations and ensure statutory deductions are made as per the set policies
Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and must be CPAK
3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role at a supervisory level
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge and experience in using Accounting Software packages such as ERP, Payroll Plus & Quickbooks
Proficiency in accounting packages
Suitable candidate should be of unquestionable integrity
They should also be dynamic and a team player
Should also have experience in internal auditing and in all areas of accounting
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
Have high good attention to detail
The candidate must be very reliable and energetic as well as being able to juggle many balls at the same time.