Junior Accountant

Recruiter
Brighter Monday
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
03 Aug 2019
Closes
31 Aug 2019
Ref
1848512934
Job role
Accountant
We are looking to hire a Junior Accountant with an analytical mind and fantastic organizational skills.
  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Entry level
  • Experience Length: No Experience/Less than 1 year


Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • To analyze financial information and prepare balance sheets.
  • Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures and state regulations.
  • Resolve account payable and receivable issues or queries.
  • Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, cheques and credit card transactions, and tally and file invoices.
  • Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for financial statements.
  • Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
  • Prepare income tax returns and corporate reporting requirements.
  • Develop monthly financial statements that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
  • Complete end of month close procedures.


Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or related (essential).
  • Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) certificate (advantageous).
  • Accounting work and customer service experience (essential).
  • Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
  • Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Critical thinker with high proficiency in math.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills.
  • Proficiency with Quickbooks is an advantage