Financial Accountant at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Brief:

Equity Investment Bank is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to monitor all financial data, prepare accurate financial statements and will be responsible for running the accounting, admin, and financial activities of EIB.

Job Responsibilities:

•  Processing of Invoice and payments
• Processing of Accruals and Prepayments
• Recording of Revenue and reconciling the relevant levies and taxes
• Accounts receivables management and reconciliations
• Perform Bank reconciliations
• Perform Intercompany reconciliations and adoption journals
• Maintaining Fixed Assets Register and PP&E movement schedule
• Support Budget planning and preparation
• Preparation of the weekly performance reports for management and group reporting
• Preparation of the monthly reporting pack
• Liaising with the Group tax team to ensure optimization of taxes 
• Computations and submission of tax returns 
• Preparation of monthly reports to the regulator
• Support both internal and external auditors 
• Support during Inspections conducted by the regulators 
• Closure of audit issues
• Reconciliation of the TB to the supporting schedules
• Ensuring fund administrator reporting is accurate, on time, and reflective of wider business insights
• Completing NAV calculations for the EIB Collective Investment Scheme 

Requirements

• Proven work experience of at least 2 years as an Accountant in investment banking, wealth management, collective investment scheme or similar role
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and ERP software
• Excellent math & statistical analysis skills with an attention to details
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures
• Solid knowledge of IASs and IFRSs
• Time-management abilities and deadline oriented
• Direct, clear communication and speak up attitude • Adaptability, willingness to take on tasks in a startup context that are outside of your defined role
• Confidentiality
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• Additional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is a strong plus