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  • Posted: Dec 28, 2016
    Deadline: Jan 6, 2017
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    Virtual Recruitment and Staffing Services Ltd is one of the leading Recruitment firms in Kenya.
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    Accountant

    Job Responsibilities

    • Ensure timely payment of all statutory returns such as PAYE, VAT etc.
    • Oversee preparation of the monthly payroll, relevant statutory returns and explain any variations in payroll from one month to the other.
    • Liaise with the Finance Manger to determine accurately the company’s gross profit performance (cost analysis) for each site.
    • Post all monthly transfers to the sites and ascertain their usage is supported by necessary documents.
    • Receive supplier’s invoices, assign correct codes, batch them and post them into the system after they are reviewed by the Finance Manager.
    • Posting of LPOs on the accounting software.
    • Record all transfers received by the company through the bank.
    • Accurately update the cash book and prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations
    • Prepare daily cash position and weekly highlight report
    • Liaise with operations and sites for accounting of fuel usage weekly for the purpose of payment
    • File finance related documents and accounting records to ensure easy tracing.
    • Maintain a spreadsheet of cost per item of all regular expense items.
    • Follow up on suppliers to provide invoices and monthly statements.
    • Settle outstanding accounts within the credit terms agreed with the supplier and ensure that all supporting documents are attached.
    • Review and query  petty cash payments from the sites
    • Check petty cash vouchers for proper authorization and acknowledgment of cash by recipients and ensure proper posting of the same.
    • Ensure filing of copies of all documents supporting payments into relevant files
    • Promptly obtain new tax guidelines for each year from the Income Tax Department or whenever tax changes are announced to ensure that deductions are correct and are paid in a timely manner at all times
    • Oversee proper recording of debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances
    • Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare budget for the sites & review any variances.
    • Provide necessary information/documents required by auditors from time to time.
    • Raise capital expenditure forms for approval to acquire fixed assets as per procedure and keep an updated list of all company assets.
    • To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time
    Competencies and Qualifications Desired
    • CPA (K)
    • Excellent command of the English language(both spoken and Written)
    • Good command of the Swahili Language
    • At least 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts
    • Experience in the transport/ logistics industry will be an added advantage
    • Good Accounting knowledge.
    • Knowledge of MS Office suite.
    • Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer focus / orientation
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • High on entrepreneurial spirit
    • Work independently & with a Team
    • Multitasking
    • Assertive

    Method of Application

    If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant – Transport & Logistics) to vacancies@virtualrecruitment.co.ke  before Friday  6th January, 2017.
     
    Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted

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