Job summary

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with accepted accounting standards

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: IT

SALARY: KSHS. 45,000

JOB LOCATION: CBD

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Records & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with accepted accounting standards.
• Prepare journals, ledgers, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Prepare and verify payment vouchers in compliance with company policies.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding debts.
• Maintain accurate records of creditors and debtors.

Reconciliations

• Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Conduct supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Oversee daily cash flow and cash control procedures.
• Manage petty cash and imprest accounts, ensuring proper accountability.
• Ensure timely banking of collections and proper recording of cash transactions.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Monitor and control inventory records and movements.
• Conduct periodic stock counts and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper recording, tagging, and safeguarding of company assets.

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file statutory returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, SHIF, NSSF) accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and financial regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies when required.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to internal control systems and accounting procedures.
• Identify areas of financial risk and recommend improvements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize accounting software efficiently for financial reporting and analysis.
• Support implementation and improvement of accounting systems.
• Maintain data integrity within financial systems.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) (mandatory).

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.

Experience in a fast-paced or technology-driven environment is an added advantage.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with accepted accounting standards.
• Prepare journals, ledgers, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
• Prepare and verify payment vouchers in compliance with company policies.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding debts.
• Maintain accurate records of creditors and debtors.
• Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Conduct supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Oversee daily cash flow and cash control procedures.
• Manage petty cash and imprest accounts, ensuring proper accountability.
• Ensure timely banking of collections and proper recording of cash transactions.
• Monitor and control inventory records and movements.
• Conduct periodic stock counts and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper recording, tagging, and safeguarding of company assets.
• Prepare and file statutory returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, SHIF, NSSF) accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and financial regulations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies when required.
• Ensure adherence to internal control systems and accounting procedures.
• Identify areas of financial risk and recommend improvements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Utilize accounting software efficiently for financial reporting and analysis.
• Support implementation and improvement of accounting systems.
• Maintain data integrity within financial systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial information.

• Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) (mandatory).