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Summary

The firm hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated candidates for the position of an Accountant. The ideal candidate must be a person of high integrity, hardworking and able to work with minimum supervision, possess good communication skills and self-motivated.

About the Client:

A leading law firm in Kenya, head quartered in Nairobi is seeking to hire one (1) Accountant to be based in Nairobi.

NB: Competitive Salary shall be offered

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and disbursement of authorized petty cash requests. Replenishment of petty cash.
• Process accounting documents such as invoices, staff interests, and investment disbursements.
• Initiate authorization and payment of accounting documents.
• Controlling and containing costs, vouching & Verification of all accounting documents as to completeness, authority and arithmetic accuracy;
• Prepare and submit statutory deductions to the specific authorities.
• Assist in Review, coding, and filing of financial records.
• Cash withdrawals, the collection of cheque books and bank statements and any other duties
• Carry out the formulation, preparation, and monitoring of the firm’s budgets performance reports and cash flows.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, policies, strategies, procedures, and standards for the firm.
• Prepare cash books and monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Prepare financial reports to management.
• Carry out any other relevant duty as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Commerce/Accounting/Business administration.
• Minimum CPA Section IV or equivalent.
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience.
• IT proficiency & Account Software skills.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and control process.
• Knowledge of principles and standard practices of accounting.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent Reporting and presentation skills.
• Team player.
• Analytical skills.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Should be highly motivated with a Positive attitude.
• Confident and capable of operating at all levels.
• Great at Multitasking.
• Decision Making Skills.
• Time management.
• Work under minimum supervision and able to work under pressure.