Accountant at Kenyans.co.ke

Kenyans.co.ke is a website that features viral news and topical videos. The mobile-friendly website contains the latest news written by a team of professional journalists and writers. The site has profiles of 2000+ Kenyan artists and tens of thousands of music videos. In addition, there are profiles of all politicians in Kenya, including all Governor...

 

Accountant

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

Responsibilities

  • Performing day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying and recording of accounting data in the system.
  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws (KRA), prepare and file all statutory and tax returns (monthly, quarterly and annually) – Income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and other relevant statutory requirements to the authorities are made on time as provided by applicable laws.
  • Perform finance end-month closure process and ensure overall general ledger hygiene by reconciling all balance sheet and PL accounts and following up reconciling items on a timely manner.
  • Review documents and transactions to ascertain compliance, accuracy and reasonableness of the transactions.
  • Ensure timely processing of payments and preparation of the weekly payments report.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements and all the other required reports.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are properly and timely updated and recorded.
  • Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
  • Maintain proper filing of documents and maintain proper records of all accounting transactions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years' of professional accounting experience in a similar role
  • CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent certification.
  • Proficiency in Accounting software.
  • Strong understanding of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory requirements (SHA, NSSF, PAYE).
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Method of Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV to hr@kenyans.co.ke by February 21, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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