Background

Our client, based in Makueni County, is seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and supports him in high-level finance matters, acting in his absence when required.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for team management, financial control, preparation of monthly and annual reports, and oversight of tax and treasury functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, prepare and post payroll Journals,
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Maintain supplier ledger and customers ledgers.
• Check and verify stores issues notes, goods received notes and update the posted inventory batches to the general ledger.
• Prepare, assist, guide and supervise monthly payrolls.
• Compile and process VAT, PAYE, NSSF and SHIF/ SHA returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and relevant reports.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• CPA (K) qualification is mandatory.
• Proficiency in ERP.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet set targets and reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with keen attention to detail.

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• Maintain general ledger, prepare and post payroll Journals,
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Maintain supplier ledger and customers ledgers.
• Check and verify stores issues notes, goods received notes and update the posted inventory batches to the general ledger.
• Prepare, assist, guide and supervise monthly payrolls.
• Compile and process VAT, PAYE, NSSF and SHIF/ SHA returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and relevant reports.

• Proficiency in ERP.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet set targets and reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with keen attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• CPA (K) qualification is mandatory.