Accountant

Work Location: Kiambu Kenya

About the Company

Our client is an audit firm located in Kiambu.

Roles and Responsibilities

● Manages and controls petty cash transactions, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and adherence to policies and procedures. Regularly audits petty cash transactions for compliance and accuracy.

● Ensures accurate processing and recordkeeping of all bank deposits and other transactions.

● Reviews and processes all invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payments and maintaining clear records.

● Assists with the budget preparation process and maintains accurate records and updates to the budget as directed by the Head of Department (Manager, Finance & Compliance).

● Processes expense reimbursements for employees, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures and accurate recordkeeping.

● Captures, manages and monitors all financial transactions in the internal accounts database in order to maintain accurate and up-to-date digital and physical financial records.

● Prepares, updates and maintains spreadsheets, accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

● Assists the Financial Accountant in the annual financial audit and interim audit process by ensuring compliance and proper record keeping.

● Sets up new accounts in the general ledger; reconciles selected general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries for reclassification of expenses, as needed.

● Assists in the monthly stock taking, asset tagging and management.

● Analyses data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies.

● Liaises professionally with other departments to ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, or a Diploma that is relevant, though it is not a must have.

• At least intermediate level of an Accounting Professional qualification (CPA II)

• Minimum of 2 -year experience, as an Accountant preferably in an audit firm.

• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and familiarity with finance regulations

• Technical proficiency with MS Excel and familiarity with the use of accounting software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluency in English and Swahili.

• Exceptional quality time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.