Accounting Lead at Alternate Doors

Job Summary: 

• We are looking for an Accounting Lead for our Operations who will play a key role in managing and overseeing the financial health of our company. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations, and will work closely with the accounting team to ensure smooth financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly Financial Closure: Lead the monthly closure of financial books, ensuring all statutory payments are accurately calculated, reported, and submitted on time.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor and manage accounts receivable aging reports, ensuring timely collection and efficient tracking of outstanding invoices.
• Accounts Payable Reconciliation: Conduct monthly reconciliations of accounts payable, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Vendor Management: Maintain detailed and organized vendor records, including contracts, terms, and payment schedules, to facilitate accurate and compliant reporting.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial statements in compliance with local regulations and laws. Collaborate with auditors to ensure timely closure of statutory audits and meet all regulatory deadlines.
• Internal Controls & Safeguarding Assets: Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company’s financial assets, identifying opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes.
• Audit & Process Adherence: Adhere to strict audit timelines and identify ways to enhance audit readiness through continuous improvements in accounting practices.
• Overseeing routine department activities to ensure that they are completed on time
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management
• Coordinate to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA Mandatory.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• In-depth knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and accounting regulations, staying current with updates or changes.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and leadership skills, with a successful financial management track record.
• Proficiency with computers, especially business solutions and bookkeeping software
• Ability to analyse information and processes.
• Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships
• Commitment to ethical behaviour with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.