Accountant at Corporate Staffing

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses; Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities 
• Ensure that records comply with laws and regulations. 
• Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, ensure prompt payment 
• Timely posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are up to date 
• Provide direction during stock take so as to ensure proper revenue reporting 
• Ensure all statutory details are accurate and paid on time 
• Ensure adequate cash flow to enhance effective operation 
• Updating accounts receivable and issue invoices and allocate payments promptly 
• Updating accounts payable and perform reconciliations 
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines. 
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned 
• Update financial data in databases promptly to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed 
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings 
• Petty Cash Issuance and control and reconciliations 
• Budget monitoring 
• Monthly stock takes and reconciliation of Variances and follow up with relevant team for variance explanation and clearance 
• Daily confirmation of the production report posting into sage 
• Undertake all other role or assignment given by management. 
• Debt collection. 
• Perform timely Bank and Till reconciliation and follow up to clear any outstanding amounts 

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounts accountancy or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience, preferably in a banking/microfinance would be desirable
• CPA (K) and or ACCA is required
• Member of a professional body e.g. CPA (K), ISACA and ICPAK will be an added advantage.
• Should be hands-on with QuickBooks, Sage & iTax.
• Goal-oriented and has a deep knowledge of accounting and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Should be familiar with costings, taxation, and costs analysis.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and a strong team player.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to effectively prioritize work. 
• Critical, analytical, and creative thinking to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and have a strong understanding of the theoretical and practical components of the position apart from just being familiar with performing assigned tasks.
• Highly organised with proven ability to prioritize and keep tab of all aspects of the job.
• Must be time conscious and have a sense of urgency and meet monthly cut-off deadlines.
• Must be able to work across functions, have the drive and energy to drive excellence and continuous