Accountant - Migori County at Kenya Relief.org

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations based on internationally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts.
• Conduct month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collect, analyze and summarize account information.
• Ensure compliance with taxation and statutory requirements including preparing and managing VAT, PAYE and other statutory requirements.
• Process payroll and pay slips in a timely manner.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of the cash book and every bank account.
• Develop periodic financial statements and other relevant reports for management decisions.
• Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures.
• Preparation for external audits and financial reviews.
• Keep information confidential and secure with regular database backups.
• Maintain financial policies, regulation and legislations.

Requirements

• A minimum of four years of experience as an Accountant.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Quick books software.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality, with great organizational skills.
• Honesty and trustworthy.
• People management skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• CPA Section (IV) or its equivalent. A CPA (K) would be desirable.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics.