Accountant - Nairobi, Kenya - BrighterMonday Consulting
Description
Work Location: Kiambu Kenya
About the Company
Our client is an audit firm located in Kiambu.
Roles and Responsibilities
● Manages and controls petty cash transactions, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and adherence to policies and procedures. Regularly audits petty cash transactions for compliance and accuracy.
● Ensures accurate processing and recordkeeping of all bank deposits and other transactions.
● Reviews and processes all invoices, ensuring accurate and timely payments and maintaining clear records.
● Assists with the budget preparation process and maintains accurate records and updates to the budget as directed by the Head of Department (Manager, Finance & Compliance).
● Processes expense reimbursements for employees, ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures and accurate recordkeeping.
● Captures, manages and monitors all financial transactions in the internal accounts database in order to maintain accurate and up-to-date digital and physical financial records.
● Prepares, updates and maintains spreadsheets, accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
● Assists the Financial Accountant in the annual financial audit and interim audit process by ensuring compliance and proper record keeping.
● Sets up new accounts in the general ledger; reconciles selected general ledger accounts; prepares journal entries for reclassification of expenses, as needed.
● Assists in the monthly stock taking, asset tagging and management.
● Analyses data to resolve accounting problems and discrepancies.
● Liaises professionally with other departments to ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, or a Diploma that is relevant, though it is not a must have.
• At least intermediate level of an Accounting Professional qualification (CPA II)
• Minimum of 2 -year experience, as an Accountant preferably in an audit firm.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and familiarity with finance regulations
• Technical proficiency with MS Excel and familiarity with the use of accounting software
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Fluency in English and Swahili.
• Exceptional quality time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.