Duties and Responsibilities
Accounts
Receivable & Payable Management
- Prepare and process customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and
timeliness.
- Monitor customer accounts, follow up on overdue payments, and
resolve billing discrepancies.
- Review vendor invoices, ensure correct coding, and process payments
on time.
- Maintain accurate records of receivables and payables for audit and
reporting purposes.
- Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve queries related to
payments or invoices.
General Ledger & Financial Transactions
- Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are
properly recorded.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of ledger accounts to ensure
accuracy.
- Post journal entries, adjustments, and accruals as required.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Bank
& Cash Management
- Perform daily cashbook maintenance and monitor cash flow.
- Conduct bank reconciliations monthly, investigate discrepancies, and
report variances.
- Ensure proper recording of all bank and cash transactions.
- Assist in cash flow forecasting to support management decisions.
Payroll
& Statutory Compliance
- Prepare payroll and process salaries on time, including deductions
for taxes, SHIF, NSSF, and other statutory requirements.
- Prepare and submit statutory returns to relevant authorities in
compliance with Kenyan laws.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with labor laws and
internal HR policies.
Financial
Reporting & Analysis
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
statements.
- Prepare financial schedules, trial balances, and reconciliations to
support management reporting.
- Analyze financial data to provide insights on cost control,
inventory, and operational efficiency.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
Audit
Support
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal
and external audits.
- Respond to auditor queries and provide explanations for financial
transactions.
- Ensure all records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with
statutory and company requirements.
Accounting
Software & Systems
- Maintain and manage accounting software systems for accurate data
entry and reporting.
- Ensure smooth operation of accounting tools and troubleshoot
discrepancies.
- Provide recommendations to improve accounting systems and processes
for efficiency.
Team
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with other finance team members, management, and
department heads.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational
decision-making.
- Train or mentor junior staff on accounting processes and best
practices.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS
AND QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is mandatory.
- 4–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a busy
manufacturing company.
- Proven experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable,
financial reporting, ledger management, bank reconciliation, payroll, and
statutory compliance.
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, SAP,
or equivalent).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
HOW TO APPLY
If
you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on
recruitment@britesmanagement.com
Interviews
will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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