Finance & Tax Accountant at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate accounting records, prepare monthly financial statements, conduct account reconciliations, monitor cash flow, and support budgeting.
• Prepare and file VAT, withholding tax, and income tax returns, manage eTIMS invoicing, oversee filing deadlines, and liaise with KRA and tax advisers.
• Perform daily reconciliations of M-Pesa collections against customer accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, process payments, and ensure proper internal controls.
• Handle bank account openings, support capital injections, coordinate statutory renewals, and establish financial procedures and controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions, and tax advisers, prepare audit schedules, and deliver financial reporting to the Head of Installment Business and Group CFO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA(K) qualification is mandatory.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience in Kenya.
• Practical experience with VAT, eTIMS invoicing, and KRA tax compliance
• Background in consumer lending, asset finance, retail, or fintech is an added advantage.
• Strong expertise in accounting software, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.