Our client is seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and results-driven Accountant to oversee daily financial operations and ensure the organization maintains accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and sound financial management practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end accounting functions, including bookkeeping, statutory tax compliance, payroll administration, treasury management, and preparation of management reports. The role requires a proactive professional capable of working independently while supporting operational and strategic financial decision-making within a telecommunications business environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain complete and accurate financial records in accordance with accepted accounting principles and company policies.
- Perform full-cycle bookkeeping using Xero accounting software, ensuring timely posting of all financial transactions.
- Record daily transactions, including revenue recognition, expenses, accruals, prepayments, and journal adjustments.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
- Prepare monthly bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice verification, payment processing, and collections follow-up.
- Maintain proper financial documentation and organized filing systems for audit and compliance purposes.
- Monitor expense allocations and ensure correct coding of financial transactions.
Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and submit statutory returns, including VAT, PAYE, corporate income tax, and other applicable regulatory filings.
- Ensure timely statutory remittances and compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority requirements.
- Maintain statutory schedules and supporting documentation for tax submissions.
- Monitor changes in tax regulations and advise management on compliance requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities during audits and assessments.
Payroll Administration
- Process monthly payroll accurately and within defined timelines.
- Calculate statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, NHIF/SHIF, and other mandatory contributions.
- Maintain payroll records, employee earnings schedules, and reconciliation reports.
- Ensure payroll compliance with labour laws and internal policies.
- Address payroll-related queries while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Treasury & Cash Management
- Monitor daily cash flow positions and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
- Prepare payment schedules and facilitate supplier, operational, and statutory payments.
- Manage company bank accounts, including reconciliations and transaction monitoring.
- Support execution of local and cross-border financial transactions.
- Maintain accurate cash forecasts and assist management in financial planning.
- Ensure adherence to approval controls and payment authorization procedures.
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow reports.
- Analyse financial performance and highlight key variances against budgets and forecasts.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
- Provide financial data and reports to support management decision-making.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee asset tracking and depreciation schedules.
- Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
Audit, Controls & Compliance
- Maintain audit-ready financial records at all times.
- Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit exercises.
- Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
- Identify financial risks and recommend process improvements.
- Support the implementation of financial policies and compliance frameworks.
Operational & Administrative Support
- Monitor operational expenditures against approved budgets.
- Support procurement verification and financial documentation review.
- Assist management with financial analysis and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting systems and financial processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- CPA Part II, CPA finalist, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum 2–4 years’ progressive accounting experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in bookkeeping, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.
- Proven experience in payroll processing and reconciliations.
- Experience handling treasury functions and payment processing.
- Practical working knowledge of Xero accounting software is required.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan tax regulations and accounting practices.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with close attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Must currently reside in Nairobi or the surrounding areas.
