Accountant at Genesis Analytics

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers. We work across various domains. Early specialisations were competition and regulatory economics, and then financial services strategy. Since then we have added: agriculture and agribusiness, applied behavioural economics, infrastructure, health, monitoring and evaluation and shared value.ROLE:The candidate will be responsible for Genesis Analytics’ Nairobi office accounting duties which include but are not limited to; payroll, debtors, payments verification, tax and liaising with statutory bodies and the bank. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can support a growing firm and work within a larger team to bring solutions to day-to-day complexities.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Payroll Process payroll on Sage and submit to FM for checkingLoad salary payments on the bankPAYE, NITA, Britam submissions and paymentsMonthly payroll reconciliationsMaintain KRA complianceReconcile staff salaries workbookExport payroll journal from Sage and import into Sage IntacctReconcile payroll journal with updated salaries workbook Debtors Capture client invoices on Sage IntacctSend invoices to clients with supporting documentsEnsure withholding tax letter is sent with all relevant invoicesProcess inter-practice billing journalsCollect payments from debtorsAllocate debtors payments as per remittanceReview age analysis and process correcting journalsProcess working capital journalSend statements to clientsCollect withholding tax certificates from relevant clientsFollow up on debtors’ queriesSend an updated age analysis and project report to partnersLiaise with the practice areas on client payments and queriesRevaluate foreign debtors at year end Payments Checking Receive staff claims from Bookkeeper and verify receipts, amounts to be paid and bank detailsCheck and verify Supplier paymentsEnsure that accuracy and efficiency with payments processingMaintain Petty cash scheduleMaintain Controls and risk mitigation for all payments and petty cash Financial Accounting Process GL journals on IntacctProcess inter-group transactionsVAT reconciliation, submission and paymentBalance Sheets reconciliationsBookkeeping to trial balanceReview management accounts and provide budget variance and fluctuations commentaryPlan, book and prepare for Annual audit and assist Auditors with queriesLiaise with company secretaries on compliance mattersMaintain company registration and tax complianceKeep up to date with tax and regulatory updatesEducate staff on processes and policiesAd hoc duties as assigned by the Head of FinanceFiling KEY REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: Proven working experience in a similar role5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experienceDegree in AccountingThorough knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresIn depth knowledge of payrollExperience with general ledger functions and month-end/year end closing processExcellent accounting software user and administration skillsIndependent self-starterGood communication skillsEmotional IntelligenceLeadership & Interpersonal skillsAnalyticalProblem SolvingCollaborative and works well under pressure