Key Responsibilities

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

Skill & Experience

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting or an equivalent business-related course from a recognized institution.

• Must possess a professional qualification CPA (K)/ ACCA.
• Membership with a professional body in good standing is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role in the professional services industry.
• Must be conversant with the relevant tax regulations in Kenya.
• Must have excellent knowledge of the accounting principles and procedures.
• Must have proficiency with the relevant accounting softwares-QUICKBOOKS & ODOO
• Highly developed analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Must have high level of integrity, commitment and ethical behaviour.
• Great problem solving and decision-making skills.