Our client, a company in financial services sector is seeking to recruit an Accountant with Audit experience to be based in Nairobi Kenya. He/She will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the company. The successful candidate Must have at least 3 years of experience working in an Audit Firm and 2 years’ experience in accounting.

Key Requirements:

• Accurately perform daily reconciliations of bank transactions, petty cash, cheque and credit card transactions.
• Prepare monthly payroll returns, manage statutory deductions, and reconcile the tax ledgers.
• Assist auditors in balancing books and auditing.
• Maintaining accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Match all supplier invoices and delivery notes/job cards received with the corresponding LPOs.
• Ensure the finance and accounting policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Preparing accounts for annual audits and working with external auditors.
• Maintain open communication with other staff members and relieve them.
• Other duties as and when required.
• Cover the reception desk as and when required.
• Ensure the office is fully stocked with necessities.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Must have completed at least CPA K.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience working in an Audit Firm.
• At least 2 years’ experience in accounting.
• Must have an Impeccable integrity, diligence and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure.
• Should have high attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Should be organized, accurate and detail oriented.