Financial Accountant - Nairobi at CrossBoundary

Who You Are

• You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets
• You have a background in accounting for businesses who operate in Africa
• You possess excellent attention to detail, but are solution-oriented and able to operate in environments that are constantly changing
• You are comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously, and can prioritise and effectively deliver on tasks within the deadline
• You are interested in leveraging automated systems/ platforms to streamline processes

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including monthly closings, monthly/ quarterly financial statement preparation, financial and statutory audit, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable

Ensure all transactions are recorded and coded accurately in Sage X3

• Perform bank reconciliations
• Perform intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare consolidated accounts
• Prepare tax returns

Liaise with the accountants in country to ensure local accounts are prepared timeously and accurately

• Review and approve local tax submissions
• Review local accounts
• Prepare monthly invoicing run
• Process weekly payment runs
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Maintain asset register
• Provide information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Assist with opening of new entities in new geographies
• Assist with opening of bank accounts
• Assist with other administration/ operational functions
• Ad Hoc duties and support to the broader team

Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Certified public accountant (CPA, K) or ACCA qualification
• 3 –4 years’ post qualifying experience