Position: Accountant

Location: Nairobi

Our client is looking for an Accountant to join their vibrant team in Nairobi.

JOB PURPOSE

The selected candidate will establish and maintain internal accounting, debt & audit  controls as well as ensure the preparation & submission of all financial process reports.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review accounts payable vouchers for maintenance and repair costs
• Complete general ledger entries and manage cash balances.
• Conduct research and audits to confirm enquiries regarding company statements.
• Prepare and deliver to accounts payable units’ invoices for security deposit refunds.
• Process and review accounts receivable for respective companies
• Review account records such as non-recurring billings, cash receipts and credit memos to ensure accurate accounts.
• Prepare and issue company statements to owners in order to update them on generated revenue and expenditure.
• Analyze the general ledger to ensure its accurate and balanced.
• Crosscheck input information for assets and company lease to ensure its up to date.
• Oversee the remittance and reconciliation of taxes and all statutory obligations.
• Carry out forecast to identify future cash deficiencies in order to effectively manage cash positions.
• Analyze variances using specialized tools in order to reconcile payments which are against contract values.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and yearly financial statements.
• Maintain updated records on rental collections and mortgage payments.
• Maintain updated records on collections and payments.
• Ensure clients with mortgage facility pay their respective insurances on time by working closely with insurance companies/Agents.
• Follow up with clients to ensure they pay their mortgage on time as stipulated in the contract.
• Preparing monthly Aged Debtor Reports
• Receipting, allocation and reconciliation of payments to customer’s accounts
• Referring debts to third party collection agencies when necessary.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Assist with other accounting projects.
• Or any other task assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Statistics, Commerce, Economics or any other business-related field.
• Certified Accountant CPA (K) qualification
• 5 years’ minimum experience as an accountant
• Excellent Knowledge in accounting software e.g QuickBooks
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Awareness of the commercial trends and developments within the industry
• Corporate and personal tax experience

SKILLS

• Must have superb interpersonal and organizational skills with proven ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills with the enthusiasm and drive to significantly contribute to a mission-based organization.