Jobs at Optiven Limited

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly competent and an outstanding individual who is dynamic and passionate about delivering results to join our finance and accounts team.

 S/he will be responsible for the general accounting function including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the senior accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.

Key Responsibilities :

• Giving daily and weekly updates aimed at improving financial records.
• Updating and maintaining accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
• Preparation of monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts.
• Preparing tax computations and returns as well as assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing payrolls and submitting PAYE, VAT, NSSF and NHIF.
• Drawing up monthly financial reports i.e. expense reports.
• Administering accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Maintaining accurate debtors and creditor’s record and liaise with sales team to ensure prompt debt collection and prompt creditor’s payment.
• Posting all transactions to the accounting software on a daily basis, i.e. disbursements, payments made out and cash received.
• Monitoring and resolving bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences.
• Ensuring up to date payment of utilities
• Performing regular reconciliations of the general ledger.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all financial transactions.
• Assisting with year-end closings.
• Assisting with preparation and coordination of the audit process.
• Assisting with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Carrying out other related tasks as might be required from time to time.

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and/or CPA K
• Member of a professional body i.e. ICPAK is an added advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience in a busy and fast paced environment.
• Must be very proficient in accounting software i.e. quick books.
• Conversant with filling statutory returns.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices i.e. GAAP
• Knowledge of financial reporting.
• Knowledge of local and international laws regarding accounting, finances and taxation.

Skills :

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Result oriented and deadline-driven.
• Good scheduling and monitoring skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Team player.
• Adaptability.
• Team player.
• Confidentiality.
• Initiative.
• Integrity.

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Job Description :

We are seeking a highly competent and an outstanding individual who is dynamic and passionate about delivering results to join our Legal team.  S/he will be assisting in ensuring all our company’s transactions comply with state laws and regulations, while actively supporting the company avoid possible risks and violations

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide legal opinion on matters relating to property & real estate.
• Offer advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.
• Work to protect the interest of clients & ensure they are protected against fraud money laundering activities.
• Conduct research to identify legal ownership of properties by assessing government land registry documents or title deeds if the land is not registered to anyone.
• Prepare property lease agreements ensure contracts are signed on the scheduled date of transfer.
• Oversee the fast-tracking & diligent handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities, and Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.

Requirements :

• LLB Degree from a recognized University
• Must have gone through the Kenya School of Law
• MUST be fluent in French Language
• Must have at least 1 years’ post work experience in a busy law firm
• Familiar with banking documentations
• Working knowledge of conveyancing, court rules & land registry procedures.
• Must have hands on experience in interpretation & application of legal texts, statutes, rules & regulations.
• Be computer literate

Skills :

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Result oriented and deadline-driven.
• Good scheduling and monitoring skills.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Adaptable and initiative
• Great team player.
• High Integrity and Confidentiality