Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the position are as hereunder:

• Update of the general ledgers;
• Preparation of the Fund accounts and commentary;
• Bank reconciliations;
• Preparing statutory returns: VAT, Withholding taxes etc;
• Payables: recording and settlement;
• Receivables: Income accounting, billing and collection.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Qualified candidates are expected to possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business field and completed Part III of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPAK) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be registered with Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) Kenya;
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process;
• Excellent accounting software user skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills;
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards;
• Have knowledge of regulatory frameworks and requirements;
• Unquestionable ethics and impeccable integrity;
• Well-organized and able to multitask and meet deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Excellent oral and written communication.