Senior Accountant at Corporate Staffing

Our client provides pay-as-you-go solar energy systems to households with no access to electricity. They seek to hire a competent Senior Accountant who will be tasked with financial management of the Company’s operations. S/he will also be tasked with maintenance of the necessary systems and controls to safeguard the company’s assets and maintain the integrity of its financial data and operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review all invoices for accuracy, appropriate supporting documentation and approval prior to posting in accounting system
• Timely payment of vendors and suppliers
• Track expenses and process variance reports
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions/ledgers
• Maintain vendor files and contact lists
• Prepare, verify and dispatch invoices
• Recording of incoming payments and follow up on delinquent accounts
• Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables data
• Generate and review aging report to ensure compliance
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Timely preparation and filing of Withholding Tax, Withholding Vat and Value Added Tax
• Timely filing of Pay As You Earn, NSSF, NHIF
• Reconcile bank statements
• Generate monthly reports: Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance
• Prepare and track quarterly budgets and justify variances
• Assist with interim and annual audit preparation by ensuring necessary ledger analysis and supporting documents.

Job Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA (K) qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of accounting softwares
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• High degree of initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines
• Good communication and teamwork skills