Accountant

Key Responsibilities

·       Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including P&L, income statements, and cash flow reports.

·       Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers in compliance with statutory requirements (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax).

·       Administer tax filings and government reporting procedures, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

·       Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries.

·       Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring correct cost center allocations.

·       Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure compliance with asset transfer and disposal policies.

·       Oversee bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and journal postings.

·       Process monthly payroll, ensuring accurate computation of salaries, deductions, and benefits.

·       Disburse approved petty cash requests and reconcile weekly and monthly balances with the general ledger.

·       Collaborate with departmental heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts.

·       Analyze financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

·       Provide financial insights to support operational decisions and train other departments as needed.

·       Prepare weekly product margin reports and plant performance snapshots.

·       Monitor operational costs including labor, materials, and overheads.

·       Conduct variance analysis and cost reporting, especially for production, procurement, and labor.

·       Follow up on implementation of cost-saving strategies and ensure timely closure of internal audit citations.

·       Coordinate and participate in monthly and ad-hoc stock counts for raw materials, finished goods, and production inventory.

·       Verify physical inventory against system records and resolve discrepancies.

·       Review daily stock movements and prepare monthly inventory valuation reports.

·       Generate and review customer invoices for accuracy and tax compliance.

·       Initiate credit notes and share customer statements to facilitate timely collections.

·       Track payments, manage overdue accounts, and escalate as per the receivables matrix.

·       Post journals, vouchers, and plant accruals accurately and on time.

·       Assist the Chief Accountant with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

·       Conduct periodic spot checks on cashier floats and inventory.

·       Ensure all reports are filed and stored appropriately for future reference.