Accountant at Skills Geographic Kenya (SGK)

• The accountant is responsible for executing day to day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the financial management functions of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or related field required.
• Professional accounting qualification (cpa-k, acca, or equivalent) in progress or completed; at least cpa part ii.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, ifrs, and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and erp systems (experience with navision, microsoft dynamics, or similar preferred).
• Understanding of tax regulations including vat, withholding tax, and corporate tax.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience in a busy environment, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience in bank reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Salary: kshs. 100,000-110,000 plus company benefits

Main responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions and maintain accurate record.
• Manage accounts payable processes and vendor payments.
• Handle accounts receivable and premium collection activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile premium and commission accounts.
• Process payroll and employee expense