Accounting Clerk at R4Kenya

Details:

Our client is a leading manufacturing company based in Nairobi, Kenya. We are looking for a skilled Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks for the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Constantly update job knowledge
• Processing tax payments and returns

Requirements

• Proven accounting experience,
• Relevant university degree in accounting. Completed CPA part 1 and above will be an advantage
• Completed high school with a grade of B plain or better
• Knowledge in I tax and how to use the same
• Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software (sage evolution)
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Well organized