Accountant

Our client in Nairobi is looking to engage the services of Payables and Receivables Accountants.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Being the Accountant, you are Directly Responsible for the Accounts department via: 

• Ensure monthly management accounts are submitted in the approved format;
• Ensure continuous improvement of financial reporting

• Ensure the efficient processing of all financial transactions, including allocation of funds and payments;
• Ensure that all money received in and paid out is correctly allocated;
• Ensure the purchase ledger is maintained, with accurate coding, and that suppliers are paid in a timely manner;
• Ensure the bank, suppliers and debtors accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Manage banking arrangements under the direction of your team leader
• Maintain a daily cash flow schedule and produce regular cash flow reports;
• Ensuring the Company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations as they fall due.
• Ensure that statutory compliance is up to date and renewed in a timely manner
• Ensure that all taxes are submitted in a monthly as they fall due and that the supporting documents are well maintained in record
• Involve and instruct external tax consultants when necessary.
• Ensure that the petty cash float is used for designated uses only
• Ensure reports are reconciled on a weekly basis before the petty cash float is reimbursed

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of SAP Business One is a requirement
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) or its equivalent.
• Experience working is an audit firm is desirable