Accountant/Administrative Assistant

Job description

At least 3-5 years’ experience at accountant assistant/admin position.

Min Qualification:
Bachelors

Experience Level:
Mid level

Experience Length:
3 years

Language Requirement:
English

Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• To provide general staff administration and ensure personal adherence to the organization’s code of conducts
• To ensure that creditor, debtor and debt management processes maximize organizational financial outcomes.
• To ensure compliance management including statutory compliance and taxation (annual accounts and audit, NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT, etc.).
• To manage the register of contracts, assets and security of assets.
• Monthly bank reconciliation of all bank accounts
• Custodian of company cheques and other company valuables
• Ensuring proper filing and maintenance of accounting records.
• Dealing with internal and external parties(clients, suppliers, partners and employees)
• Payroll processing
• VAT and Withholding Tax returns filing.
• Petty cash management and handling.
• Assist the auditors during the audit and preparation of schedules for audit.

Qualifications Skills and Experience:

• A degree/diploma in Finance or Accounting, CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least 3-5 years’ experience at accountant assistant/admin position.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Computer literate and proven knowledge in accounting packages.
• Can work under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision
• At least 26-38years old,
• Ability to work closely with other team members and with minimal supervision.
• Have a positive attitude and self-drive