Accountant at Nairobi Garage

About the job

• The Accountant will be responsible for a wide variety of finance-related tasks that are primarily associated with preparing financial records, organizing and maintaining financial records, and ensuring statements are accurate. In addition to day-to-day financial operations, this individual will work very closely with the Finance team to build financial models and forecasts to inform future organization financial plans.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Making weekly and monthly payments.
• Preparing payment vouchers for payments and attaching the necessary. support documents.
• Checking and verifying documents.
• Reconciling supplier accounts.
• Weekly filing of VAT WHT & WHT.
• Posting of Supplier Invoices/receipts in Xero accounting software.
• Posting in the accounting software payments to supplier invoices.
• Posting of the online direct debits charged to different bank accounts.
• Reconciling GL accounts. 
• Ensuring accurate and timely filing of PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, VAT, Tourism Levy, NITA Levy etc. 
• Ensure timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting. 
• To ensure timely bank reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Managing petty cash.
• Supporting annual audits.
• Handling of VAT inconsistencies.
• Renewal of Licences - Single Business permit, Fire licenses, Food Hygiene,
• Support other staff members as needed. 
• Any other duty as may be directed from time to time

Educational/Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA (K) / ACCA Finalist.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in professional Accounting in a fast-paced office setting.
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous assignments, set priorities, and work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information. 
• Ethical conduct and Good judgment. 
• Continuous learner and Team Player.