Job Description
JOB TITLE ACCOUNTANT
NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY MANUFUCTURING
SALARY RANGE KSHS 55,000.00
JOB LOCATION UKUNDA, KWALE
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses i.e. handling Cash, petty cash and cheques.
• Petty Cash and Bank Reconciliations
• Timely PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, STD LEVY, TRAINING LEVY, WHT and VAT monthly returns ITAX.
• Set invoices up for payment
• Sending invoices to customers
• Maintaining accurate and effective financial controls on all transactions.
• Maintain effective control over cash and bank, and ensure that cash in hand and bank reconcile with accounting records.
• Ensure that funds issued for field work are adequately accounted.
• Maintains routine and accurate bookkeeping
• Keeps records of payments made
• Determines which accounts are overdue.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Reconcile and manage accounts receivable transactions
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Produce monthly reports. Assist with month end closing
• Assemble, review and verify invoices
• Flag and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Maintain accurate historical records
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information
• Disburses petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• CPA/ACCA finalist required
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar role
• Experience in the manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERPs with a track record of experience. Proficiency in use of SAP is an added
• advantage
• Proven ability to calculate post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Firm understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Uphold high standards of ethics and integrity
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.