ACCOUNTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Taxation and VAT Management:

• Prepare and file VAT returns in compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of VAT payments to the tax authority.

Payroll Management:

• Oversee and manage the payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Process statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE) and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Bank Reconciliation and Financial Reporting:

• Reconcile bank statements against internal records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Regularly verify and reconcile vouchers, receipts, and payments to ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled on a timely basis.

Invoicing and Credit Management:

• Post and track invoices, credit notes, and sales vouchers in the accounting system.
• Monitor and manage the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collection of payments from customers.
• Issue and reconcile credit notes as needed for returned goods or adjustments.

Electronic Tax Register (ETR) Management:

• Ensure accurate ETR processing for tax-related transactions.
• Generate and maintain proper records of ETR reports to ensure compliance with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) standards.

Point of Sale (POS) System Data Entry:

• Oversee and manage data entry into the POS system, ensuring accuracy in daily sales and transactions.
• Ensure all sales transactions are accurately recorded and reports generated in real time.

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain and update the general ledger with accurate financial information.
• Post all journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring proper allocation of costs and revenues.

Inventory and Stock Reconciliation:

• Coordinate with the inventory team to ensure stock reconciliation is done regularly.
• Report any discrepancies in inventory and assist in investigations to resolve them.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Adhere to internal control policies to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity in financial reporting.
• Implement measures to reduce errors and fraud within accounting systems and processes.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide financial data and insights to assist in decision-making for business operations.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• CPA Section 2-3
• 2-3 years of experience in a busy retail environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations (especially VAT, PAYE, and ETR).
• Proficiency in using accounting
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills to work with internal teams and external partners.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience press the Apply button.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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