Project Accountant at Janta Kenya

Duties & Responsibilities

A project accountant typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Reviewing financial statements to ensure that they are accurate, complete, and comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Monitoring cash flow to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet business obligations
• Preparing financial reports such as income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets
• Analyzing the financial data to identify trends or problems that may affect future performance
• Reviewing financial statements from different perspectives to determine their accuracy and completeness
• Calculation of taxes owed on profits gained from investments or other assets held by the business
• Reviewing contracts to ensure that they comply with legal requirements and stipulate all necessary terms and conditions
• Preparation of the payroll
• Administration Tax: PAYE, VAT.
• Maintaining accounting records such as journals, ledgers, and financial statements
• Assisting with payroll processing by preparing checks for signature, depositing funds into bank accounts, and filing tax forms with the IRS

Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in B. Com, Financial Management, Accounting Degree.
• 3 years’ experience as an accountant –managing project
• CPA-K
• Must have experience in construction industry
• Excellent in verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with the relevant software programs
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities
• Must be able to deliver under strict deadlines and handle pressure effectively.