Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, including chart of accounts management and accurate accounting entries within the correct periods.
• Implement system controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Review and monitor company expenditures to ensure proper allocation of finances.
• Respond promptly to accounting inquiries from management and perform analysis on financial data accuracy and compliance.
• Align general ledger practices to support budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
• Enter financial data monthly, prepare reports, and perform account analysis for journal entries and balance accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts with the general ledger and maintain proper recordkeeping.
• Handle taxes and statutory deductions, ensuring accurate calculation, recording, and compliance.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and accounting best practices.
• Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets, analyze variances, and support internal and external audits.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Must have at least CPAK.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in general accounting.
• Proficiency in ERP or a similar accounting system.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.
• Good analytical and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• High professional integrity and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc