Accounts Officer at SolarNow

Location: Kisumu
Reports to: Accounts Manager

Proper accounting system and a proper financial transaction system; and ensuring Standard Operational Procedures Compliance.

Accounts Officer Job Responsibilities

• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and interim grant financial reporting
• Maintain internal and external customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivable and work closely
• Prepare and analyze the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per program and department.
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Conceptual understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards
• VAT Tax returns preparation

Requirements for the Accounts Officer Job

• Degree in Accounting OR equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience in the retail industry or relevant industry
• CPA will be an added advantage
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Good communication & reporting skills
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Team player