JOB TITLE

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

PRINTING

SALARY

KES 50,000.00

JOB LOCATION

NAIROBI

JOB SUMMARY

Our client, a printing company in Nairobi is looking for a pro-active Accountant whose key roles will be the implementation of effective financial management systems and procedures ensuring proper maintenance of accounts Payable ledger & relevant general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate, timely and sound financial records in line with the generally accepted accounting principles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Detail checking of cash book entries & vouchers /supporting also physical verification of cash & sign off

·       Accounting for all purchases and returns ensuring they are fully supported by the relevant documents and duly approved.

·       Accounting for all expenses invoices ensuring they are fully supported by the relevant documents and duly approved.

·       Monthly Vendor accounts reconciliation and balance confirmations & ensure the reconciliations are signed off by your supervisor.

·       Stock reconciliation of the physical stock to the system stocks, Variance reporting and recommendation of corrective measures and ensuring such corrective measures are undertaken/Implemented on timely basis.

·       Accurately and timely Stock valuation of both raw materials, WIP finished goods (if any) & reporting.

·       Creating of new Suppliers accounts in ERP ensuring all the relevant information is captured correctly.

·       Creating new GLs accounts in ERP ensuring all the relevant information is captured correctly & only on approval by your supervisor.

·       Monthly cut off journals that must be fully supported, serially numbered, serially filed & approved by your supervisor.

·       Develop, implement and or constant review of the best accounts payable procedures in line with the company policy safeguarding the company’s financial data and resources.

·       Ensure proper filing & archiving of all relevant accounting documents in a manner that they can be retrieved easily.

·       Maintain an accurate & up to date accounts payable Ledger including contact details, KRA PIN, credit limit in days & amount.

·       Monthly accounting for accruals and prepayments and reconciliation of the accounts.

·       Audit Schedule - Facilitate financial Audit process by maintaining audit schedules for all GL accounts under code 5 & 6 ensuring they are accurate in all aspects & they agree with the YTD TB & Aged creditors agrees with the TB.

·       Facilitate the VAT filing process by responding to purchases related queries.

·       Maintain an updated fixed asset schedule, Fixed asset file & accounting deprecation on a timely basis.         

·       Swift response to Audit Queries including documents retrieval.

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business or related field;
• Relevant professional qualification CPA /ACCA - 1V
• CPA K will be equivalent of all2 years of practical accounting experience;
• Good financial skills and conversant with financial reporting standards like IFRS, IAS and Kenyan Tax laws;
• IT savvy and a with exceptional Microsoft Excel skills to analyze and interpret data;
• Good analytical ability and numerical skills;
• Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality when dealing with internal and external customers;
• A go-getter, results oriented with excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Have a high sense of accuracy and attention for detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines and observe monthly cut off
• Be objective, creative & innovative
• Have good problem analysis and reporting skills; and
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity.

HOW TO APPLY

ü  If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]

ü  Indicate the job title on the subject line

ü  Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

ü  Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.