Accountant at United States International University – USIU Africa

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving students representing 69 nationalities. It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and the United States of America. Job SummaryReporting to Principal Accountant (Management Accounts), the job holder is tasked with handling and advising on tax compliance matters, analyzing and reconciliation of applicable transactions, posting vendor invoices and reviewing for completeness.Key Responsibilities Analyze vendors to determine the tax liability and apply the prescribed tax rates on Withholding tax, withheld VAT, Reverse VAT and Value added tax.Updating the cashbook by posting all vendor invoices into CARS and ascertaining they are accompanied by proper documentation.Prepare e-slips on i-TAX for, VAT & W/Tax and tax schedules to facilitate the filing of taxes as per statutory dates.Ensure proper filing of documents supporting tax filing and scan them into the electronic data management system.Annual filing of USIU-Africa tax return and application of tax compliance certificate.Reconciliation of General Ledger payable and Tax accounts.Reconciliation of infirmary medical income with the remittances from the insurance provider.Liaise with procurement and on any issues related to supplier invoices. RequirementsEducational/Professional Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA (K) / ACCA Finalist.Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).Proficiency in computer applications.3 years’ experience.Showed merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. Personal Attributes & Competencies Good communication skills.Cross-cultural interpersonal skills.Confidentiality and integrity.Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.Proactive and with proven ability to take instructions and execute.Self-motivated.Attention to detail.