Accountant at Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya)

About the Role:

We are looking for someone with high growth potential and passionate about crunching numbers. You will enjoy working on various accounting projects in a collaborative team. Performing reconciliations of accounts. Processing payments and invoices accurately and within the expected time.

Job Description

•  Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills, accounts payable and receivable
• Completing bank reconciliations by linking payments to the bank
• Verifying balances in account books and rectifying discrepancies
• Verifying bank deposits
• Recording office expenditures and ensuring these expenses are within the set budget
• Making provisions for accruals and prepayments
• Petty cash management
• Sorting financial documents and posting them to the proper accounts
• Identifying discrepancies in ledgers and accounts, tracking them to the source and making the necessary corrections
• Coordinate and manage payment and billing details of external service providers,contractors and vendors

Qualifications

• Should have a B.com/Business admin degree
• A preference for a CPA section 4 and 3 years of experience in a role with Accounting and Finance responsibilities. A Business degree is an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially, Word and Excel
• Good knowledge of any accounting software preferable NetSuite
• Must have a high level of integrity
• An enthusiastic individual with outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail—the ability to analyze data and proactively identify and address issues
• An initiative taker who enjoys working independently once you receive clear directions from the manager
• Passionate about social impact