Accountancy Job for a Real Estate firm in Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Company Profile: Our Client is successfully operating serviced office businesses in Nairobi.
Reports to: Centre Manager
Job Purpose
The Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities/functions of the company including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook.
Key accountabilities
Typical duties included are, but not limited to:
Location: Nairobi
Company Profile: Our Client is successfully operating serviced office businesses in Nairobi.
Reports to: Centre Manager
Job Purpose
The Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities/functions of the company including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook.
Key accountabilities
Typical duties included are, but not limited to:
- Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
- Processing invoices.
- Implementing and setting up accounting systems and processes and internal controls.
- Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable).
- Prudent management of Company Assets and cash to ensure optimization of profitability mission.
- Manage operational and financial audits & prepare
- Prepare VAT, taxes, director’s taxation, PAYE and others as required by the Company and Government of Kenya.
- Creditor Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, Overview of the accounts department accounting functions
- Assist in the implementation of internal controls within financial and administrative circles of the company.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and draft of final books of accounts.
Basic Job Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in any business field is desirable.
- Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications.
- CPA (K) designation preferred or equivalent international qualifications.
- A minimum of 2 - 3years experience in accounting preferred in a similar industry.
Competencies & Skills
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Conceptual Thinking & Innovation
- Achievement Drive
- Developing Others
- Organizational Commitment
- Customer Service Orientation
- Integrity
- Relationship Building
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Initiative
Skills:
- Organization & Planning
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Time Management
- Attention to details
To apply for this position send your cover letter and CV to jobs@jantakenya.com quoting ‘Accountant Real Estate Firm’ on the subject line by 30th August, 2012.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.