ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: REAL ESTATE

SALARY: KSHS.40,000-50,000

JOB LOCATION: WESTLANDS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support management in the analysis of financial performance and preparation of variance reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Ledger & Reconciliation Management

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank, intercompany, and suspense accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables to ensure accurate reporting.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Support the processing of employee payroll, ensuring accuracy of deductions, benefits, and allowances.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and other regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and labor regulations and internal policies.

Audit Preparation & Support

• Assist in preparing audit schedules and documentation required by external and internal auditors.
• Ensure financial records are complete, organized, and readily accessible for audit purposes.
• Coordinate with auditors and respond to queries in a timely and professional manner.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and on time.
• Monitor aging of accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments.
• Support vendor reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.

Expense & Budget Support

• Assist in monitoring departmental budgets and expense tracking.
• Prepare periodic expense reports and provide insights on cost control opportunities.

Excel & Data Analysis

• Use advanced Excel tools to prepare financial reports, charts, and summaries.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities forn improvement.
• Support management in decision-making with accurate and actionable financial insights.

Process Improvement & Other Duties

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Assist in implementation of new accounting systems or procedures.
• Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA (Finalist) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.