Accountant managing financial records, accounts payable, reconciliations and statutory compliance, requiring CPA Finalist or ACCA, a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and mandatory audit experience with QuickBooks proficiency, in a technology environment, on-site role.
Responsibilities
Accounting
and Bookkeeping
Record
and post day-to-day financial transactions accurately and on time.
Keep
accounting records up to date and ensure that transactions are properly
supported with the required documentation.
Carry out
routine reconciliations and follow up on any discrepancies identified.
Support
the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
Assist
with accounting for transactions between related companies.
Maintain
well-organised financial records and supporting documentation.
Accounts
Payable and Payments
Support
the day-to-day management of accounts payable and ensure bills are processed on
time.
Process
payments and maintain accurate payment records.
Assist
with monthly cash flow planning and payment scheduling.
Support
budget tracking, forecasting, and adjustments where required.
Communicate
with vendors on payment-related questions, discrepancies, and outstanding
issues.
Ensure
that payments have the appropriate approvals and supporting documentation
before processing.
Statutory
Compliance
Support
payroll preparation and the reconciliation of statutory deductions.
Assist
with the preparation, filing, and payment of monthly statutory obligations,
including PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, VAT, HELB, WHT, and other applicable deductions.
Reconcile
statutory payments and deductions against the accounting records.
Support
the reconciliation of eTIMS, iTax, and accounting records.
Keep
proper records of statutory filings, payments, and supporting documents.
Reconciliations
Perform
regular bank reconciliations and follow up on differences or outstanding items.
Assist
with intercompany account reconciliations.
Reconcile
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable balances.
Reconcile
sales and tax records across eTIMS, the accounting system, and iTax.
Identify
discrepancies and work with the relevant teams to resolve them promptly.
Accounts Receivable & Commercial Team
Collaboration
Work with
the Commercial team to keep track of customer balances and support collection
efforts.
Coordinate
with the Commercial team on customer invoicing.
Ensure
customer balances are kept accurate and up to date.
Follow up
on outstanding balances and flag any discrepancies or issues that need
attention.
Provide
the Commercial team with finance-related information and support when needed.
Audit,
Grants & Asset Management
Support
internal and external audits by preparing financial records and supporting
documents when required.
Assist
with grant-related financial management, reporting, and record keeping.
Maintain
and regularly update the company’s asset register.
Support
the verification and reconciliation of company assets.
Take on
other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance team.
Essential
Qualifications & Skills
CPA
Finalist is mandatory/ACCA (CPA K is an added advantage)
Bachelors
of Commerce (Finance) or any related fields
Experience
in audit is mandatory
Proficiency
in computer skills and knowledge of Quickbooks
Excellent
communication skills (oral and written) and problem solving skills.
Ability
to perform several tasks with attention to detail.
Ability
to maintain accurate financial records and keep documentation organised.
Excellent
numerical and analytical skills.
Ability
to work independently while also working well with others.
Preferred Attributes
High
level of integrity and discretion when handling financial information.
High
ownership of assigned tasks and follows through to completion.
Curious
and willing to learn.
Comfortable
asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.
Committed
to working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
