Accountant at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements alongside comprehensive management reports.
• Maintain the general ledger, process journal entries, and perform regular account reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
• Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including the oversight of both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile property-specific accounts, including rent rolls, service charges, and vendor payments, ensuring alignment with lease agreements.
• Monitor tenant accounts and rental income while ensuring accurate billing processes and timely collections.
• Prepare and file statutory returns-including VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and property taxes-in strict adherence to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations.
• Ensure full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and all applicable local accounting laws.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, performing variance analysis against actual performance.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support property profitability reviews and operational decision-making.
• Coordinate effectively with property managers, vendors, tenants, and external stakeholders to resolve financial queries.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and undertake special accounting projects as required by management.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Possess a professional accounting qualification such as CPA- K, ACCA, or an equivalent certification (preferred).
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with preferred exposure to real estate or property management sectors.
• Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or other ERP platforms.
• Exhibit strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Possess a solid understanding of general ledger management, tax compliance regulations, and financial reporting standards.