Accountant Job (50k-60k)

Industry: IT,
Salary: KES 50-60K,

Our client in the IT sector is seeking to hire an Accountant who will be responsible for maintaining efficient and accurate accounts in the areas designated to meet the needs of the business and in line with statutory requirements, the company’s financial policies and professional accounting best practices. These will include; company income, expenditure and tax accounts, utility and tax accounts, bank reconciliation, asset registration, periodic analysis, and reports.

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Responsibilities:

• Properly recording financial transactions and accurately keying them.
• Timely, orderly, and effective manual and electronic filing of accounting information and records.
• Assisting with analysis and production of comprehensive statements and reports as required.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with another department i.e. human resources, administration, marketing, and sales to provide financial insights and support business growth.
• Undertaking daily banking functions and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the procurement of supplies and services and timely payments for the same.
• Dealing with daily petty cash transactions and ensuring that reconciliations are completed weekly.
• Prompt invoicing of company incomes – management fees, sales and letting commissions and advisory fees.
• Petty Cash Issuance and control and reconciliations 
• Budget monitoring 
• Monthly stock takes and reconciliation of Variances and follow up with relevant team for variance explanation and clearance 
• Perform timely Bank and Till reconciliation and follow up to clear any outstanding amounts 
• Ensure all statutory details are accurate and paid on time 
• Ensure adequate cash flow to enhance effective business operation 
• Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices and allocate payments promptly 
• Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations 
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines. 
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. 
• Undertake all other role or assignment given by management. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business from a recognized University.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an accountant.
• Must be conversant with the filing taxes i.e. VAT, PAYE, W/Tax, SHIF etc.
• A competent user of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite – especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Great interpersonal skills and a strong team player.
• Good organization and administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• High integrity and excellent attention to detail.
• Articulate and self-confident.
• Professional, optimistic, and, highly motivated.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks proactively and efficiently.
• Adaptable and able to work in an environment of fluctuating workloads.
• Must display a high degree of emotional maturity.

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How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant-IT) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 13^th December 2024