Job Description
Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.
Our client, a food manufacturer specializing in Bakery and Pastry products are seeking to recruit an Accountant. He/She will be responsible for managing all day to day accounting operations, budgeting, manage payables and receivables, taxation and payroll. The ideal candidate Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree and CPA /ACCA Certificate with at least 5 years of experience in accounting functions preferably using Quickbooks.
Key Requirements:
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivables.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensuring accuracy and providing valuable insights on revenue and costs.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including tax filings and audits.
• Prepare and submit tax returns to the appropriate authorities ie; VAT, WHT, PAYE, NSSF and NHIF.
• Handle payroll processing, including wage calculations, deductions, and contributions, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Preparing monthly and annual budgets, cash flow forecasts with full analysis of business performance vs budgeted forecast.
• Ensuring effective cost control and profitability.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and management summaries.
Qualifications:
• Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or any other related Field.
• Must have CPA or ACCA qualification.
• Must have 5 years and above working experience in a similar role.
• Must be Proficient in using accounting systems, General Accounting skills and Computer skills especially excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive mindset, taking initiative to identify and address issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey financial information effectively.