ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

i. Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports, including the income statements, balance sheet, cashflow, monthly projections among others.
ii. Coordinate the preparation of the firm’s audited financial statements and ensure timely filing of all tax returns.
iii. Check and verify expenditures before remittance of payments. Ensure that all payments are supported with all the necessary documentations before processing.
iv. Prepare cheques and post payments/expenses on the accounting software.
v. Ensure proper maintenance, filing, security and accessibility of financial and accounting documents.
vi. Monitor and prepare daily petty cash reconciliations.
vii. Monitor bank accounts and prepare accurate bank reconciliations.
viii. Prepare and monitor the firm’s monthly and annual budget.
ix. Prepare the firm’s monthly payroll on a timely basis.
x. Prepare and maintain accurate records for debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances.
xi. Prepare and file all the firm’s statutory deductions to the specific authorities on a timely basis.
xii. Track the firm’s financial status and performance and advise the management on the areas of potential improvement.
xiii. Take part in the implementation of the firm’s financial and risk management framework.
xiv. Keep a record of the receivables and follow up with the respective clients for payment with assistance from the respective team managers.

Skill & Experience

1. Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting or an equivalent business-related course from a recognized institution.
   ii. Must possess a professional qualification CPA (K)/ ACCA.
   iii. Membership with a professional body in good standing is an added advantage.
   iv. At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the professional services industry.
   v. Must be conversant with the relevant tax regulations in Kenya.
   vi. Must have excellent knowledge of the accounting principles and procedures.
   vii. Must have proficiency with the relevant accounting softwares-QUICKBOOKS & ODOO
   viii. Highly developed analytical, communication and presentation skills.
   ix. Must have high level of integrity, commitment and ethical behaviour.
   x. Great problem solving and decision-making skills.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are advised to send their applications to vacancies@jantakenya.com clearly quoting “ACCOUNTANT” on the email header. Applications should reach us not later than 16^th October 2023