This Accountant role is for a client of Skills Geographic Kenya (SGK)—a medium-sized experiential (BTL) marketing company specializing in experiential marketing, consumer research, and brand activation. The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Accountant. The primary purpose of this role is to manage daily financial transactions, monitor accounting procedures for efficiency and regulatory compliance, and provide financial insights to the management team.
Main Responsibilities
- Documenting financial transactions accurately.
- Monitoring the efficiency of existing accounting procedures and ensuring they comply with government regulations.
- Reviewing financial documents to resolve any discrepancies and irregularities.
- Reconciling already documented reports, statements, and various transactions.
- Creating, reviewing, and presenting budgets.
- Ensuring timely payment of wages for Brand Ambassadors.
- Recommending financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
- Providing guidance on revenue enhancement, cost reduction, and profit maximization.
- Preparing and analyzing financial statements, including cash flow statements, balance sheet, and profit and loss statements.
- Submitting annual tax returns.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: At least 3 years of working experience as an Accountant in a busy company.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, procedures, and best practices is required.
- Software Proficiency: Proficient in using accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel. Experience in QuickBooks is mandatory.
- Advantageous Experience: Experience working in a marketing agency and experience with ERP systems will be an added advantage.
Required Attributes
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.