Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya (80k – 100k)

Accounts Assistant

Gross Salary: Ksh 80,000 –
100,000,

Our client in Mombasa is
seeking to hire an Accounts Assistant who will be responsible for providing
support to the Finance Manager in the maintenance of accurate accounts, as per
approved policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in maintaining proper operational
  controls


• Ensure that proper books of accounts of the Company are
  maintained and ensure proper maintenance, storage, and security of
  financial and accounting documents


• Prepare the monthly closure of accounts and ensure that
  deadlines are met.


• Check and verify any expenditure before preparation of
  payment vouchers, cheques, and remittance of payments


• Prepare payment vouchers, cheque books, and cash book records
  as well as financial statements and entries to monthly accounts by
  accounting regulations.


• Assist in preparing the annual Financial Statements following
  IFRS and making statutory returns


• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial performance
  analysis (growth and variance analysis against the budget).


• Manage fixed assets, operating expenses, payroll, and cash
  with the assistance of the Accounts Assistant.


• Review monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and
  ensure accounting discrepancies and irregularities are resolved promptly


• Check the Daily Banking Statements for reconciliations and
  prepare the weekly USD cash flow balances.


• Support in the preparation and facilitate internal and
  external audits, and ensure all audit findings are followed-up and
  addressed promptly.


• Liaise with the Human Resources department for up-to-date
  information on staff changes and employment records to effect accurate
  salary payments within given deadlines.


• Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers and
  contractors and follow up to ensure that contractual obligations are
  fulfilled and are cost-effective in line with the approved guideline.


• Liaise with the Human Resources department for up-to-date
  information on staff changes and employment records to effect accurate
  salary payments within given deadlines.


• Participate in contract negotiations with suppliers and
  contractors and follow up to ensure that contractual obligations are
  fulfilled and are cost-effective in line with the approved guideline.


• Review and post petty cash and journals.


• Make payments of non-Trade payables and ensure receipts on
  non-trade receivables.


• Process LPOs for the purchase of consumable items.


• Check the daily reconciliation of buyer payment records with
  Electronic Bill Board figures.


• Check weekly payments (made on behalf of producers) to Tea
  Warehouses.


• Update the weekly tea statistics figures based on the Mombasa
  Tea Auction.


• Reconciliation of debtors and creditors weekly.


• Prepare debit and credit notes to stakeholders.


• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual
  reports.

Key skills and qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance,
  Accounting, or a related field from a recognized university.


• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar field.


• Professional qualifications in CPA (2), ACCA, ACA, or any
  other recognized professional accounting qualification.


• MUST have Tea industry experience preferably from a brokerage
  firm.


• Knowledge in the Tea value chain is desirable and the role of
  a broker.


• Strong business planning and implementation skills.


• Sound knowledge of financial operations and reporting.


• Analytical skills with attention to detail.


• Good communication, interpersonal and team skills.


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Proven problem-solving skills and knowledge of conflict
  management.


• Excellent negotiation skills.

How to Apply

If you are up to the
challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send
your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accounts
Assistant – Tea Brokerage) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke