Accountant

• The Accountant will be responsible for a wide variety of finance-related tasks that are primarily associated with preparing financial records, organizing and maintaining financial records, and ensuring statements are accurate. In addition to day-to-day financial operations, this individual will work very closely with the Finance team to build financial models and forecasts to inform future organization financial plans.
  

Educational/Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA (K) / ACCA Finalist.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Minimum of 3 years experience in professional Accounting in a fast-paced office setting.
  
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, set priorities, and work independently.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work with confidential information.
  
• Ethical conduct and Good judgment. 
  
• Continuous learner and Team Player.
  

• The Accountant will be responsible for a wide variety of finance-related tasks that are primarily associated with preparing financial records, organizing and maintaining financial records, and ensuring statements are accurate. In addition to day-to-day financial operations, this individual will work very closely with the Finance team to build financial models and forecasts to inform future organization financial plans.
  

Educational/Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA (K) / ACCA Finalist.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Minimum of 3 years experience in professional Accounting in a fast-paced office setting.
  
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, set priorities, and work independently.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work with confidential information.
  
• Ethical conduct and Good judgment. 
  
• Continuous learner and Team Player.
  

• Making weekly and monthly payments.
  
• Preparing payment vouchers for payments and attaching the necessary. support documents.
  
• Checking and verifying documents.
  
• Reconciling supplier accounts.
  
• Weekly filing of VAT WHT & WHT.
  
• Posting of Supplier Invoices/receipts in Xero accounting software.
  
• Posting in the accounting software payments to supplier invoices.
  
• Posting of the online direct debits charged to different bank accounts.
  
• Reconciling GL accounts.
  
• Ensuring accurate and timely filing of PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, VAT, Tourism Levy, NITA Levy etc. 
  
• Ensure timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting. 
  
• To ensure timely bank reconciliation of bank accounts.
  
• Managing petty cash.
  
• Supporting annual audits.
  
• Handling of VAT inconsistencies.
  
• Renewal of Licences - Single Business permit, Fire licenses, Food Hygiene,
  
• Support other staff members as needed. 
  
• Any other duty as may be directed from time to time