Job Title:          Accounts Assistant
Reports to:      Senior Accountant

Location:        Nairobi           

PROFILE INTRODUCTION    

Our client in the retail industry, is looking to on board an Accounts Assistant in their organization. The role holder will be responsible for ensuring the accounting and financial operations of the organization and safeguard compliance with the accounting guidelines.

Key responsibilities include

• Assist in the preparation of asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information;
• Assist in the documentation of financial transactions by entering requisite account information;
• Recommending to the Senior Accountant financial actions by analyzing accounting options;
• Summarizing current financial status by collecting information and preparing requisite financial reports such as statements of assets and liabilities and statements of profit and loss;
• Substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents;
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing relevant account information;
• Securing financial information by completing data base backups;
• Maintaining financial security by following internal controls;
• Assisting in the preparation of payments by verifying documentation, and requesting corresponding disbursements;
• Answering Internal & External accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting best practices in accounting policy and regulations;
• Ensuring the Organization’s compliance with national and county financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising the Managing Director on necessary actions;
• Preparing special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends; and,
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;
• The role holder’s duties shall also include any other suitable duties, which the Supervisor may call upon you to perform from time to time.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Degree in B. Com; Accounting or Finance option 
• CPA (K), ACCA or its equivalent is an added advantage
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including IFRS and IASs
• Member of ICPAK in good standing
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience
• Proficiency in computerized accounting systems. Sage, QuickBooks
• Experience working in the retail industry e.g. supermarkets, distributors, hardware
• Demonstrated experience with preparing budgets and forecasts
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and co-ordination skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Ability to work independently

COMMITMENT TO VALUES

• Innovation
• Integrity
• Team Work
• Accountability
• Ownership
• Discipline.

How to Apply

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