The Role:
The Accountant will be responsible to perform the daily accounting
functions, support the month end and year end processes, ensuring accurate and
timely reporting and work closely with internal and external stakeholders. The
individual will support the Financial Controller in carrying out the
responsibilities of the Finance Department. The ideal candidate is hands-on,
analytical, and well-versed in accounting principles, with a proactive mindset
and leadership capabilities
How You Can Make a Difference:
- Assist in continuously seeking for the
improvement, simplification and correct appropriation of financial
processes and metrics across the organization
- Giving daily and weekly updates aimed at
improving financial records.
- Updating and maintaining accurate and timely
accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial
business transactions.
- Perform daily reconciliation of banks and
brokers, PSP transactions, client liabilities and any other reconciliation
required.
- Monitor and update cash book records timeously
for reporting of the global cash position and forecasts.
- Daily preparation of client segregation report
and financial report.
- Processing of supplier invoices and vendor
management in line with payment terms and DOA.
- Ensure timely processing and reporting to the
regulatory authorities such as KRA, NSSF, NITA, NHIF, NEA and others that
may arise.
- Run the month end closing process, prepare the
management accounts with supporting schedules and provide variance
analysis.
- Implementing and maintaining of internal
financial controls and procedures.
- Assisting in preparation of timely and accurate
financial management records to enable corporate dashboards consolidating
key figures across the organization.
- Assist in budget preparation and monitor actual
performance against budgets reporting on significant variance.
- Assisting with preparation and coordination of
the audit process.
- Work with the Financial Controller and the
firm’s auditors to prepare corporation tax computations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or
related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA)
preferred or in progress.
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting
experience, preferably in financial services or a similar industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and general
accounting principles.
- Experience with financial reporting, budgeting,
and audit processes.
Skills and Competencies:
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with
accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite) is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills (written and
verbal).
- Strong organizational skills and ability to
manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently
and collaboratively.
- Deadline-driven with a proactive and
solution-oriented mindset.
Personal Specifications:
- Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment.
- Solution-oriented thinker, able to resolve
issues efficiently.
- Focused on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Driven and self-motivated with a strong work
ethic.
- Highly organized with strong time management
skills.
How to Apply
