Accountant

The work entails the following:
Bookkeeping and Accounts

• Post all purchases, supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Post sales invoices, customer receipts and maintain up-to-date debtors' records.
• Record all bank receipts and payments
• Post and classify operating expenses and ensure supporting documents are maintained.
• Maintain the general ledger, supplier and customer ledgers, and reconcile control accounts monthly.

Bank Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts 
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled items, unpresented cheques and bank charges promptly.

Payroll and Statutory Deductions

• Process the monthly payroll, deductions and net pay.
• Compute, remit and file PAYE returns through KRA iTax by the statutory deadline.
• Compute and remit Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) contributions to the Social Health Authority (SHA).
• Compute and remit NSSF contributions and Affordable Housing Levy, and file the related returns.
• Prepare and issue payslips and P9 forms, and maintain accurate payroll records.

Tax Compliance

• Manage the KRA eTIMS system, ensuring all sales invoices are electronically generated and transmitted, and that purchase invoices are validated against eTIMS.
• Prepare and file monthly VAT returns and Withholding Tax returns where applicable.
• Compute and pay instalment taxes on the due dates each year.
• Prepare and file the final annual income tax returns, and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers.
• Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and ensure the company holds a valid Tax Compliance Certificate.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow summary.
• Prepare supporting schedules for the year-end audit.
• Advise management on cash position, tax liabilities and cost-control opportunities

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Accounting or a related field.
• CPA (K) qualification; active membership of ICPAK is an added advantage.
• At least 5-7 years' hands-on experience in a similar role covering bookkeeping, payroll and tax.
• Practical experience with KRA iTax, eTIMS, SHA, NSSF and Housing Levy remittances.
• Proficiency in accounting software ( Odoo) will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, including the Income Tax Act, VAT Act and Tax Procedures Act.

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Integrity and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong time management and the discipline to meet statutory deadlines.
• Good analytical, communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.