Accountant Job ( Gross Salary: 70k – 80k )

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Title: Accountant, 

Industry: Construction,

Location: Nairobi,

Reporting to: Director,

Gross Salary: 70k – 80k,

Our client is an established construction company. They are looking to hire an Accountant who is passionate about numbers, curious about drivers of the numbers and ability to articulate. He/she should be able to support the entire business in the provision of complete, accurate and on time accounting support

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses; Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities 
• Ensure all tax planning, compliance and reporting including customs, tax returns, VAT and employee statutory deductions are done and paid on time
• Timely posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are up to date 
• Provide direction during stock take so as to ensure proper revenue reporting 
• Ensure adequate cash flow to enhance effective business operation 
• Updating accounts receivable and accounts payable and issue invoices and allocate payments promptly 
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines. 
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned 
• Update financial data in databases promptly to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed 
• Assist the management in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings 
• Petty Cash Issuance and control and reconciliations 
• Assist in the annual budget preparation, monthly analysis of deviations and suggest corrective actions.
• Monthly stock takes and reconciliation of variances and follow up with relevant team for variance explanation and clearance 
• Daily confirmation of the production report posting into Tally 
• Perform timely Bank and Till reconciliation and follow up to clear any outstanding amounts
• Prepare payroll and perform other administrative duties 
• Annual audits: Participate in the timely closure of annual external audits, including periodical stock takes, investigations into variances, closure of audit queries and action points.
• Undertake all other role or assignment given by management. 

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business related field from a recognized university 
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) 
• At least five (5) years accounting experience in a Construction/Manufacturing industry 
• Hands on experience in debtors’ management and collection and inventory management. 
• Audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of computer accounting software 
• Strong communication and good organizational skills 
• Conversant with ITax and filing returns
• Be self-directed and self‐motivated. 
• Be detail oriented, organized and accurate. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work with numbers and understand a broad range of common 
• Handle financial matters in a timely manner. 
• Possess computer skills, including a working knowledge of common software programs. 
• Be able to work with diverse personalities. 
• Male candidates encouraged to apply

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant-Construction) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 12th May 2023.