Accountant - Nairobi, Nairobi County

Job summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, conducting internal and external audits, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Record day to day financial transactions ensuring accurate data entry in compliance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements and ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor bank balances and coordinate cash flow planning.
• Fixed Assets & Inventory – maintain up to date fixed asset register and perform periodic asset verification, calculate and post depreciation expenses monthly and monitor asset disposals, additions and transfers.
• Internal Controls & Audit.
• Prepare financial reports and assist in month-end and year-end closings and generate trial balance.
• Support external audit processes by preparing audit schedules and documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to processes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks and other external parties when necessary.
• Taxation & Statutory Compliance.
• Assist in filing statutory returns and timely payments.
• Support tax consultants and respond to tax queries or audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification (partly or fully qualified).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing and accounting (internal audit, external audit, and financial accounting roles).
• Proficiency in accounting software especially Tally and ERP Next.
• Advance excel skills and good command of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Hands on experience in process improvement or automation.
• Experience of working in multiple currencies environment.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and tax regulations.

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