Job Description
The accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial health and integrity of the company by handling budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, tax compliance, and internal financial controls. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, liquidity management, and compliance with statutory obligations while supporting departmental financial needs across the groups business ventures. This role reports to the CEO.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Record and maintain all day-to-day accounting transactions in QuickBooks.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reports.
Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)and internal policies.
Develop and present weekly cash flow forecasts to management.
Monitor bank balances, manage fund allocations, and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
Approve payment requisition proposals submitted by various departments based on cash availability
Timely and accurately file statutory taxes including PAYE, VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Ensure compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations and maintain updated tax records.
Prepare and send customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain accurate accounts receivables.
Manage vendor accounts, schedule payments, and ensure accurate accounts payables tracking.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Implement and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company resources and prevent fraud.
Conduct periodic reviews and recommend improvements to financial procedures, policies and control mechanisms.
Undertake Monthly KPI reviews to assess performance of the companyThe accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial health and integrity of the company by handling budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, tax compliance, and internal financial controls. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, liquidity management, and compliance with statutory obligations while supporting departmental financial needs across the groups business ventures. This role reports to the CEO.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Record and maintain all day-to-day accounting transactions in QuickBooks.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reports.
Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)and internal policies.
Develop and present weekly cash flow forecasts to management.
Monitor bank balances, manage fund allocations, and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
Approve payment requisition proposals submitted by various departments based on cash availability
Timely and accurately file statutory taxes including PAYE, VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Ensure compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations and maintain updated tax records.
Prepare and send customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain accurate accounts receivables.
Manage vendor accounts, schedule payments, and ensure accurate accounts payables tracking.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.
Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Implement and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company resources and prevent fraud.
Conduct periodic reviews and recommend improvements to financial procedures, policies and control mechanisms.
Undertake Monthly KPI reviews to assess performance of the company