Bookkeeper (Kisii) at Sokowatch

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Match purchase orders with invoices, delivery notes, goods received notes
• Liaise with the supplier relations team to confirm that contract terms have been satisfied prior to processing payment
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments and credit notes on the accounting system
• Verify cash and inventory numbers on accounting system
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations, including payroll, operating and business taxes
• Prepare payables reports and other financial and analytical reports for review by management

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess:

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in retail, at a company with over $100,000 USD in annual turnover, or at a leading regional or international accounting firm
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; CPA a plus but not required
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills, preferably Quickbooks
• An enthusiastic team player and strong interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, team player with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate with sophistication within a business setting.