Accountant at Zamara Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements
• Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Preparation of detailed monthly management accounts and analysis
• Preparation of bank reconciliations and financial reports and advising on mis-posting if any
• Utilized Dynamics 365 Business Central to capture accounting data
• Facilitated compliance with various regulatory bodies, timely payments and filing of taxes
• Posting all monthly journals timely and accurately
• Maintain and update fixed asset register and ensure all assets are tagged
• Review and manage supplier contracts
• Ensure the suppliers invoices are uploaded in the system, update the accounts payable and prepare supplier reconciliation report monthly
• Updating financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Reduced expenses through careful analysis of costs and identifying areas for cost savings
• Assisting in handling both internal and external audit including attending to audit queries

Risk Management

• Anticipate and mitigate key elements of the risks within the company
• Maintain the risk registers for the company
• Assess the financial impact of the risks stipulated in the risk registers and check whether sufficient mitigating strategies have been put in place
• Assess and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards
• Ascertain that the company uses appropriate insurance coverage
• Make sure that the company comply with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Ensure that record keeping by the company meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
• Investigate the findings of external auditors and recommendations.

Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification i.e as CPA (K) (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA Finalist
• 4+ years of experience in accounting, finance or auditing
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, power point presentation)
• Good technical knowledge in tax and statutory tax requirements
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Great organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a proactive approach
• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Displays a positive attitude and a willingness to learn