Accountant at Janta Kenya

Janta Kenya is a HR Consultancy firm established with an objective of encompassing integral and necessary skills that most individuals and organizations need in everyday business. We have a team of professional HR consultants with extensive experience in all people management issues, and we are therefore well placed to offer advice for private, public and n...

 

Accountant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

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.

Skills and qualifications;

  • 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)
  • Membership with a professional body in good standing is an added advantage.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • 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 software ie QuickBooks, sage and Microsoft Excel.
  • Highly developed analytical, communication and presentation skills.
  • Must have high level of integrity, commitment and ethical behavior.
  • Great problem solving and decision- making skills.

Method of Application

Send your application to vacancies@jantakenya.com

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