Accountant at AfriCert

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance Indicator

• Accuracy of financial statements
• Timeliness of financial reporting i.e., by the 5th of the succeeding month
• Efficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• 75% upfront payment by all clients and balance collected within 30 days.
• Ability to identify and mitigate financial risks
• 100% legal and statutory compliance
• 100% conversion of quotations into revenue

Job Specification:

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of financial records.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliation; including bank and cash reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivables.
• Manage the office petty cash
• Prepare payments as per raised and approved requisitions
• Prepare client quotes and invoices
• Manage the asset register, liabilities and stock control register.
• Disburse subsistence allowances 72 hours to the commencement of audits
• Payroll processing by the 20th of every month
• Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual statutory returns; PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, NITA, VAT, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax.
• Support in preparation of company and departmental budget estimates and forecasts.
• Adhere to IFRS and the Finance Policy
• Maintain a registry for all financial documents and files.
• Perform other related duties

DO YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting a related field from a reputable academic institution. CPA (K) qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years working experience in a similar position in a busy office environment in a culturally fluent, multinational set-up.
• Should be well versed with tax and labor laws of Kenya.
• Experience in adherence to tight reporting deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attentive to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to AfriCert core values
• Purpose- driven and self-disciplined
• Well groomed
• Proactive and confident
• Good communication skills both written and oral