Assistant Accountant at Consumer Insight Limited, Kenya

Department: Accounts & Finance

Job Title Reports To: Chief Accountant

Main Purpose of the Job: To ensure proper maintenance of accounting records, accurate and timely production of financial reports, timely processing of payments to suppliers, tax authorities, liability settlements and debt control. Supervision and training of other staff in the department.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintaining the Debtors’ and Creditors Ledger
• Maintaining the accounting records of the companies in the group
• Liaising with, assisting, advising and monitoring offices outside Kenya in financial matters
• Ensuring compliance with tax legislation
• Updating of the Fixed Assets Register
• Ensuring compliance of the internal control systems
• Record cash receipts & payments in the ledger
• Prepare statutory returns, and conduct accounts reconciliation
• Receive and respond to the financial enquiries both internal and external
• Raise client invoices & credit notes and post them into the ledger.
• Attend to any duty as otherwise directed by your seniors.

Person Specification

Education Qualification and Training

• Bachelors degree in a business-related field
• CPA graduate

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge in and understanding of accounting, taxation and business management
• Good computer Skills
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Ability to train other staff

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in a busy accounting office.