The Accountant role is a Full-Time position based in Nairobi, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience, ideally with exposure to the real estate or property management sectors. The primary function is to manage the full accounting cycle, ensuring strict compliance with local laws and international financial standards, and providing accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements alongside comprehensive management reports.
- Maintain the general ledger, process journal entries, and perform regular account reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including the oversight of both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Reconcile property-specific accounts, including rent rolls, service charges, and vendor payments, ensuring alignment with lease agreements.
- Monitor tenant accounts and rental income while ensuring accurate billing processes and timely collections.
- Prepare and file statutory returns—including VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and property taxes—in strict adherence to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations.
- Ensure full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and all applicable local accounting laws.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, performing variance analysis against actual performance.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support property profitability reviews and operational decision-making.
- Coordinate effectively with property managers, vendors, tenants, and external stakeholders to resolve financial queries.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and undertake special accounting projects as required by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BA/BSc/HND).
- Possess a professional accounting qualification such as CPA- K, ACCA, or an equivalent certification (preferred).
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with preferred exposure to real estate or property management sectors.
- Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or other ERP platforms.
- Exhibit strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
- Possess a solid understanding of general ledger management, tax compliance regulations, and financial reporting standards.
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