Accountant Job in Nairobi

  • Published date: January 12, 2021
  • Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

RECRUITMENT OF AN ACCOUNTANT


Our client, a medium sized company based in Nairobi that is in real estate sector is looking for an accountant who can run a wholly functional accounting department.


The company has been in operation for the past 25 years.


Reporting: The Accountant will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.


Job Description


Accounting and financial controls



  • Ensuring all accounting data is captured in real time and is accurate

  • Timely preparation of management reports

  • Preparation of annual financial statements

  • Cashflow forecasting and risk analysis as well as Advice the directors on cashflow management

  • Preparing of both operational and capital expenses in liaison with other departments

  • Establishment of the necessary operating procedures


Cash and bank management



  • Ensuring all bankings are done on time

  • Weekly forecasting of cash receipts and payments of the company

  • Bank reconciliations

  • Debtors and creditors management


Payroll management



  • Preparing payroll for all company staff

  • Filing the necessary personnel dues with the relevant authorities within the stipulated deadlines

  • Maintaining confidentiality of all payroll matters


Tax and related regulatory matters



  • Filing of VAT and ensuring payments are made to KRA when due

  • Filing of income tax at the end of financial year and filing of instalment taxes as and when they are due.

  • Filing of PAYE

  • providing tax planning services with reference to current legislation

  • Ensuring all tax savings of the company are well planned for e.g. WHT

  • Filing all statutory returns on time and ensuring they are paid within the stipulated period.


Other duties and responsibilities



  • Working closely with the company’s internal and external auditors to ensure audits are done on time

  • In consultation with the CEO Negotiating the terms of business deals with both individual clients and associated organisations.

  • In consultation with the CEO develop credit score cards for credit clients

  • Managing costs while getting value for services and goods


Key Attributes and Skills



  • A person of good moral standing and integrity

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Good organizational skills

  • Great analytical skills

  • Ability to work without supervision and meet strict deadlines

  • A self-starter

  • A team worker.


Qualifications and experience



  • CPA Section six

  • A business related degree is an added advantage

  • Ability to work with Quickbooks or an ERP system and IT savvy

  • 4 years accounting and finance experience in a similar or related industry


Send your curriculum vitae to hr@pdl.co.ke by 12th January 2021


Please quote the salary expected and your availability.

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