Accountant (Accounting & Tax Firm) Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya 2019

  • Published date: April 15, 2019
  • Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Accountant (Accounting & Tax Firm) Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya 2019


Career Employment Accountant Nairobi Kenya April 2019 


Accountant (Accounting & Tax Firm)


Location: CBD, Nairobi


Our client, an accounting and tax consultancy firm, is recruiting for an Accountant to join their team..


Job Summary: You will provide clients with accurate quantitative information on financial position while ensuring they are compliant with all tax regulations.


Duties & Responsibilities:



  • Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

  • Document financial transactions by entering account information.

  • Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

  • Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

  • Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.

  • Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

  • Secure financial information by completing data base backups.

  • Maintain financial security by following internal controls.

  • Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

  • Comply with government financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

  • Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

  • Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


Key Requirements & Competencies



  • 4-5 years work experience as an Accountant

  • CPA (K)

  • Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  • Hands-on experience with accounting software like QuickBooks

  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

  • Experience with general ledger functions

  • Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

  • BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

  • Audit experience is an added advantage


Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications on or before 18th April 2019


Correspondence: Detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH


Applications not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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