Talent Profile
Job Title |
ACCOUNTANT |
Reporting to |
FINANCE MANAGER |
Department |
Administration |
Effective Date |
April 2024 |
Location |
Nairobi, Kenya |
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
ID |
Performance Indicator |
1 |
Accuracy of financial statements |
2 |
Timeliness of financial reporting i.e., by the 5th of the succeeding month |
3 |
Efficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable |
4 |
75% upfront payment by all clients and balance collected within 30 days. |
5 |
Ability to identify and mitigate financial risks |
6 |
100% legal and statutory compliance |
7 |
100% conversion of quotations into revenue |
Job Specification: |
1 |
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of financial records. |
2 |
Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliation; including bank and cash reconciliations. |
3 |
Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. |
4 |
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivables. |
5 |
Manage the office petty cash |
6 |
Prepare payments as per raised and approved requisitions |
7 |
Prepare client quotes and invoices |
8 |
Manage the asset register, liabilities and stock control register. |
9 |
Disburse subsistence allowances 72 hours to the commencement of audits |
10 |
Payroll processing by the 20th of every month |
11 |
Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual statutory returns; PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, NITA, VAT, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax. |
12 |
Support in preparation of company and departmental budget estimates and forecasts. |
13 |
Adhere to IFRS and the Finance Policy |
14 |
Maintain a registry for all financial documents and files. |
15 |
Perform other related duties |
DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position in a busy office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
- Should be well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya.
- Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player
- Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Commitment to AfriCert core values
- Purpose- driven and self-disciplined
- Well groomed
- Proactive and confident
- Good communication skills both written and oral
If you meet the above requirements and are interested to work in a fulfilling and challenging work environment, forward your CV and application letter to hrm@africertlimited.co.ke on or before 27th March 2024.