Transport / Logistics Company Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Dec 27, 2016

Transport / Logistics Company
 

Job Title: Accountant
 

Industry: Transport / Logistics
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Kshs. 35k – 40k

Virtual Recruitment and Staffing Services Ltd is one of the leading Recruitment firms in Kenya. Our client is one of the leading Transport / Logistics Company based in Nairobi. 

They are looking for an Accountant.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely payment of all statutory returns such as PAYE, VAT etc.


• Oversee preparation of the monthly payroll, relevant statutory returns and explain any variations in payroll from one month to the other.


• Liaise with the Finance Manger to determine accurately the company’s gross profit performance (cost analysis) for each site.


• Post all monthly transfers to the sites and ascertain their usage is supported by necessary documents.


• Receive supplier’s invoices, assign correct codes, batch them and post them into the system after they are reviewed by the Finance Manager.


• Posting of LPOs on the accounting software.


• Record all transfers received by the company through the bank.


• Accurately update the cash book and prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations


• Prepare daily cash position and weekly highlight report


• Liaise with operations and sites for accounting of fuel usage weekly for the purpose of payment


• File finance related documents and accounting records to ensure easy tracing.


• Maintain a spreadsheet of cost per item of all regular expense items.


• Follow up on suppliers to provide invoices and monthly statements.


• Settle outstanding accounts within the credit terms agreed with the supplier and ensure that all supporting documents are attached.


• Review and query  petty cash payments from the sites


• Check petty cash vouchers for proper authorization and acknowledgment of cash by recipients and ensure proper posting of the same.


• Ensure filing of copies of all documents supporting payments into relevant files


• Promptly obtain new tax guidelines for each year from the Income Tax Department or whenever tax changes are announced to ensure that deductions are correct and are paid in a timely manner at all times


• Oversee proper recording of debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances


• Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare budget for the sites & review any variances.


• Provide necessary information/documents required by auditors from time to time.


• Raise capital expenditure forms for approval to acquire fixed assets as per procedure and keep an updated list of all company assets.


• To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time

Competencies and Qualifications Desired

• CPA (K)


• Excellent command of the English language(both spoken and Written)


• Good command of the Swahili Language


• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts


• Experience in the transport/ logistics industry will be an added advantage


• Good Accounting knowledge.


• Knowledge of MS Office suite.


• Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies


• Attention to detail


• Customer focus / orientation


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• High on entrepreneurial spirit


• Work independently & with a Team


• Multitasking


• Assertive

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant – Transport & Logistics) to vacancies@virtualrecruitment.co.ke  before Friday  6th January, 2017. 

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.