Accountant at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Job Purpose:

This is a short term contract position to offer accounting, clerical and administrative support to ensure efficient, timely and accurate administration of account receivables and management of financials for all assigned projects.

Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date billing system;
• Generate and send out invoices;
• Follow up on, collect and allocate payments;
• Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines;
• Perform weekly entry into Pastel and account reconciliations;
• Weekly reconciliation of receivables and communication through Finance Manager to the relevant department
• concerned for follow up-Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities;
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies;
• Generate periodic age analysis;
• Review accounts receivables aging to ensure compliance;
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records;
• Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc;
• Process credit card payments;
• Prepare bank deposits;
• Investigate and resolve customer queries;
• Process adjustments;
• Develop a recovery system and initiate collection efforts;
• Maintain excellent customer relations;
• Collect data and prepare monthly metrics

Qualifications for the Accountant Job

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) or Equivalent
• Holder of CPA (K) or Equivalent
• Experience in project management and accounting functions
• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience in Financial management with a comparable organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player