Expense Accountant at Hilalium & Sons (Ur Home ) Ltd

Duties & Responsibilities

• Expense Processing & Verification: Review all employee expense claims (travel, entertainment, office expenses, etc.)for compliance with company policy, proper approval, and adherence to Kenyan tax laws.
• Accurately and timely record expense vouchers in the accounting system.
• Accounts Payable Management (Expense-related): Process and verify vendor invoices related to operational expenses for payment.
• Manage employee expense advance requests, disbursements, and settlements.
• Compliance & Taxation: Ensure all expense claims comply with Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA)regulations on deductible input VAT, with particular attention to compliant Tax Invoices.
• Assist in preparing supporting documents for tax filings related to expenses.
• Ensure adherence to local Employment Act stipulations regarding travel allowances, etc. Reporting & Reconciliation

Expected Skills, Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Expense Accountant, Accounts Payable Accountant, or in a similar role within a Kenyan company.
• Hands-on experience with major accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero, Pastel). Must have in-depth knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, especially the applicationofValue Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax on expenses. Strong understanding of statutory documents in Kenya (e.g., KRA-pinnedVATinvoices).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). Meticulous attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong problem-solvingskills.
• Excellent communication skills to explain financial policies clearly to non-financestaff. High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Available immediately