Accountant (Retail) at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier accounts, including resolving invoice discrepancies, maintaining supplier files, and handling supplier correspondence and inquiries.
• Perform supplier and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure all balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support month-end closing processes, including providing documentation for audits.
• Process and manage bank payments through Online Banking and share proof of payments (POPs) with relevant departments.
• Prepare and manage monthly payroll, including payroll journals and distribution of individual payslips.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of statutory deductions and taxes (e.g., SHIF, SACCO, UNION, NITA, VAT, and Standard Levy) while coordinating necessary approvals.
• Support inventory control and stock management by verifying raw materials and finished goods, and participating in regular stock takes while reporting any variances.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience in payroll processing and statutory compliance in Kenya.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and online banking platforms.