Deputy Lead (Accounts, Taxation, General Ledger, Insurance)

We are looking for an experienced Accountant, who has handled large volume of transactions, with exposure to SAP, technical skills and good excel skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare the management accounts. Income statement/ Balancesheet/ Cashflow statements.
   
2. Prepare the financial statements for audit purposes under IFRS and IAS
   
3. Prepare the Tax computations. File the Tax Returns on Itax.
   
4. Prepare tax workings and uploading in Itax after approval (Withholding tax, Withholding VAT, Excise return working, VAT monthly) Enter Journals for tax payments and reconcile with the Taxation General ledger and ensure accurate allocation.
   
5. Vat Amendments in line with Auto populated return
   
6. Checking VAT status and iTax related work for VAT
   
7. Prepare the VAT Reconciliations to the iTax ledgers and the SAP
   
8. Excise workings and Excise Returns filings.
   
9. Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, so that when doing the General ledger and Taxation work one has full knowledge of accounts.
   
10. Processing insurance documents
    
11. Lodging claims and followup with the insurance company
    
12. Maintain Insurance files, scanning of insurance claim documents, organizing documents and data for easy retrieval and reference.
    
13. Month-end and year-end closing activities, Audit schedules, and reports. Prepayments schedules, Provisions/ Accruals schedules. Prepare the bank reconciliations. Forex revaluations, Depreciation Run. General Ledger scrutiny.
    
14. Assets creation/Disposal/Capitalisation and GL Reconcilliation
    
15. Support internal and external audits, providing documentation, explanations, and assistance to auditors as required.
    
16. Good experience in handling KRA audits. Preparing Data for KRA Queries. Resolve and liaise with KRA on queries.
    
17. Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, sales, and operations, to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related issues.
    
18. Stay updated on accounting principles, regulations, and best practices, and apply them to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
    
19. Perform other administrative tasks and special projects assigned by the Team leader or supervisor to support departmental goals and objectives.
    

Requirements and Qualifications:

- CPA/ ACCA qualification

-Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, (together with CPA/ACCA is added advantage)

-7 years previous experience (Audit firm and Accounting in a manufacturing Company)

-Proficiency in accounting software, such as QuickBooks, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.

-Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in handling financial information.

-Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and financial calculations.

-Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

-Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

-Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

-Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, IFRS.

-Ability to prepare consolidated accounts is added advantage