JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Account's Assistant officer to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, preparing payroll, managing supplier and customer accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role requires excellent technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Experience in real estate or project accounting will be a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Accurately post daily sales invoices into the system and update customer payment
Reconcile all customer accounts in collaboration with the Customer Service
Review supporting documents for supplier payments, process payments, and reconcile supplier accounts.
Assist in performing monthly bank reconciliations and resolving
Support internal and external audit processes by preparing relevant schedules and
Assist in payroll preparation, sales commissions, directors' and staff allowances in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain and regularly update the fixed asset
Support debt collection processes and provide updates on outstanding
Ensure proper filing and safeguarding of accounting records for easy
Assist in Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including variance
Prepare and file statutory returns including PAYE, VAT, NHIF, NSSF, and corporate taxes in line with set deadlines.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls and standard operating procedures.
Generate ad hoc financial and management reports as requested by
Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the line manager from time to
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or a related field from a recognized institution.
Professional Accountancy qualification CPA Part 2 is
Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in accounting and
Experience in project accounting and/or real estate industry will be an added
Skills and Personal Attributes
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and computerized accounting
Proficiency in MS Office and accounting sage
High level of integrity, honesty, and
Excellent analytical and problem-solving
Strong time management and organizational
Attention to detail with a high level of
Ability to work independently with minimal
Effective communication and interpersonal