Logistics Company Financial Accountant Job in Kenya

Our client, in the logistics field is looking for a Financial Accountant.

Job Duties

• Ensure transactions are properly recorded in the computerized accounting system. This includes but not limited to creating invoices, purchase orders, sales invoices, payment vouchers etc.
• Review all financial commitments and payments for compliance and budget availability
• Confirm invoices against LPOs and contracts to ensure that Invoices are paid within the agreed timelines.
• Prepare all payments and invoices by entering them in the computerized system, writing cheques and initiating bank instructions
• Ensure Daily financial backup and financial interface (importing) of data from the accounting systems
• Ensure that the company complies with all tax obligations per month. This includes deduction and submission of WHT tax obligations
• Prepare journal summaries
• Withhold, remit and pay taxes due in a timely manner
• File all remittance documents with tax authorities as required by laws
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are followed
• Accurate and timely balance sheet schedules
• Imprest reconciliations
• Prepare and send management reports
• Reconciling all accounts remittance & Disbursements before invoicing
• File and maintain financial files and records
• Maintain, reconcile and advise on updating the general ledger
• Ensure proper custody of cheque books
• Assist the Chief Finance Officer to prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements
• Assist the Chief Finance Officer to prepare management accounts
• Assist with preparation of the company budget and consolidate budget
• Assist in updating the quarterly Key Performance Indicators for departments
• Assist in the budget revision as may be necessary
• Ensure accurate postings and accruals and ensure all are in line with budgets
• Monthly bank accounts reconciliations
• Prepare cash forecasts
• Ensure daily processing of imprest
• Ensure accurate daily postings of imprest requests
• Daily report on uncollected imprest requests
• Provide Imprest Reconciliations on weekly basis
• Provide any support required by the external auditors
• Assist the Chief Finance Officer respond to Audit queries
• Ensure daily Bank reconciliations
• Weekly receipt summary and banking
• Promptly send schedules to the Chief Finance Officer including all bank reconciliation at end of month.
• Ensure cash collected is banked on daily basis
• Ensure sequential filing of Vouchers as per Cheque No’s
• Ensure sequential filing of Banking instructions
• Leadership and Mentorship

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce in Finance/Accounting or any finance related course-MUST
• Certified Public Accountant CPA(K)- MUST
• At least 6 years’ experience, 2 of which should be as a Financial Accountant or senior accounting managerial role
• Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
• Knowledge of general accounting principals
• Proficient in relevant computer software and accounting systems
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Analytical and Audit skills

If you qualify for the above named position, kindly send your cv on or before 13th April 2018 to apply@hrmconnection.com.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.