Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Kazini Africa Trust is recruiting an

Accountant for one of our clients. 

Due to continuous growth and demands,

our client is seeking a self-driven, target oriented, energetic, ambitious,

self-motivated individual; keen on a career enhancing opportunity to fill the

Accountant Position.

• Preparation of asset, liability, and capital
  
  account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.


• Documentation of financial transactions by
  
  entering account information.


• Recommending of financial actions by analyzing
  
  accounting options.


• Summarizing current financial status by
  
  collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss
  
  statement, and other reports.


• Preparation of Audit Schedules and providing
  
  explanation to audit queries.


• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and
  
  recommending policies and procedures.



• Reconciles financial discrepancies by
  
  collecting and analyzing account information.


• Secures financial information by completing
  
  data base backups.


• Maintaining financial security by following
  
  internal controls.


• Preparing payments by verifying documentation,
  
  and requesting disbursements.


• Answers accounting procedure questions by
  
  researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.


• Preparation and submission of VAT and
  
  withholding tax payment.


• Ensuring all subsidiary ledgers are reconciled
  
  to Control Accounts in General ledger.


• Payment of import duties and taxes and
  
  ensuring compliance with import procedures.


• Meeting tight reporting deadlines by end of
  
  first week of the following month.


• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting
  
  through detailed data analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or business.


• Qualified Accountant (CPA (K) a mandatory
  
  requirement.


• High degree of proficiency in computer
  
  applications for accounting and finance knowledge.


• 2 years’ experience in an accounting position.


• Strong consolidation knowledge and experience.


• Statutory understanding (companies act and
  
  Tax).


• Financial Accounting packages would be
  
  advantageous.

If you are motivated and energetic,

possessing the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV

quoting the job title on the email subject to hr@kaziniafrica.org before 4th

January 2016.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.