Job Title: Accountant
Industry: Transport/ Logistics
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Kshs. 35k – 40k

Virtual Recruitment and Staffing Services Ltd is one of the leading Recruitment firms in Kenya .Our client is one of the leading transport/ Logistics Company based in Nairobi. They are looking for an Accountant.

Job Responsibilities
• Ensure timely payment of all statutory returns such as PAYE, VAT etc.
• Oversee preparation of the monthly payroll, relevant statutory returns and explain any variations in payroll from one month to the other.
• Liaise with the Finance Manger to determine accurately the company’s gross profit performance (cost analysis) for each site.
• Post all monthly transfers to the sites and ascertain their usage is supported by necessary documents.
• Receive supplier’s invoices, assign correct codes, batch them and post them into the system after they are reviewed by the Finance Manager.
• Posting of LPOs on the accounting software.
• Record all transfers received by the company through the bank.
• Accurately update the cash book and prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare daily cash position and weekly highlight report
• Liaise with operations and sites for accounting of fuel usage weekly for the purpose of payment
• File finance related documents and accounting records to ensure easy tracing.
• Maintain a spreadsheet of cost per item of all regular expense items.
• Follow up on suppliers to provide invoices and monthly statements.
• Settle outstanding accounts within the credit terms agreed with the supplier and ensure that all supporting documents are attached.
• Review and query petty cash payments from the sites
• Check petty cash vouchers for proper authorization and acknowledgment of cash by recipients and ensure proper posting of the same.
• Ensure filing of copies of all documents supporting payments into relevant files
• Promptly obtain new tax guidelines for each year from the Income Tax Department or whenever tax changes are announced to ensure that deductions are correct and are paid in a timely manner at all times
• Oversee proper recording of debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances
• Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare budget for the sites & review any variances.
• Provide necessary information/documents required by auditors from time to time.
• Raise capital expenditure forms for approval to acquire fixed assets as per procedure and keep an updated list of all company assets.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time

Competencies and Qualifications Desired
• CPA (K)
• Excellent command of the English language(both spoken and Written)
• Good command of the Swahili Language
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts
• Experience in the transport/ logistics industry will be an added advantage
• Good Accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
• Attention to detail
• Customer focus / orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High on entrepreneurial spirit
• Work independently & with a Team
• Multitasking
• Assertive

How To Apply
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant – Transport & Logistics) to vacancies@virtualrecruitment.co.ke before Friday 6th January, 2017. Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Job Title: Chief Accountant
Industry: Entertainment
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Attractive remuneration

Our client IMAX is looking to fill the position of a Chief Accountant

Primary Responsibilities
• Providing accurate and timely management accounting reports and business performance data.
• Coordinating the preparation of accurate and up-to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate decision making.
• Establishing and maintaining effective internal control systems and procedures.
• Maintaining robust cash handling and banking procedures.
• Designing and implementing effective systems of monitoring performance against budget.
• Identifying significant budget variances and possible remedial action.
• Producing divisional and corporate forecasts for income and expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Providing relevant and timely monthly statements, reports and reconciliations together with appropriate interpretation and advice for the Senior Management Team
• Ensuring effective cash flow and treasury management.
• Liaising with the external auditors and managing the annual audit process.

Competencies and Qualifications Desired
• Fully qualified accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA/etc.
• Degree in business related discipline•
• Experience in direct involvement of working with ERP systems and accounting softwares
• Experience in Auditing
• Experience in budget preparations in large organisations
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office• and Word
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Chief Accountant in a large organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Applies a professional, confidential and ethical approach at all times
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment

How To Apply
If you know that you are suited for any of the above positions kindly send CV to serah.imax@gmail.com with the job that you are applying for clearly stated on the subject of the mail.
Application deadline_Open.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Industry: Entertainment
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Attractive remuneration

Our client IMAX is looking to fill the position of an accounts assistant

Primary Responsibilities
• Facilitating administrative finance operations.
• Preparation of payment source documents (vouchers).
• Preparation of cheques for signing by authorized signatories.
• Tracking all spending to ensure they stick to their budget line.
• Assist the Accountant in preparation of financial reports.
• Act as PBC agent for the bank and prepare bank reconciliation statements.
• Assist the Accountant in preparations for external audits.

Competencies and Qualifications Desired
• CPA part 3
• 1 year experience in a busy office
• Ability to work with accounting softwares and especially QuickBooks
• Excellent working experience with MS Excel
• Good people skills

How To Apply
If you know that you are suited for any of the above positions kindly send CV to serah.imax@gmail.com with the job that you are applying for clearly stated on the subject of the mail.
Application deadline_Open.

Job Title: Accountant
Industry: Clearing and Forwarding
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Kshs. 35k – 40k

Our client is a leading clearing and forwarding Company based in Nairobi. They are looking for an Accountant.

Job Responsibilities
• Ensure timely payment of all statutory returns such as PAYE, VAT etc.
• Oversee preparation of the monthly payroll, relevant statutory returns and explain any variations in payroll from one month to the other.
• Liaise with the Finance Manger to determine accurately the company’s gross profit performance (cost analysis) for each site.
• Post all monthly transfers to the sites and ascertain their usage is supported by necessary documents.
• Receive supplier’s invoices, assign correct codes, batch them and post them into the system after they are reviewed by the Finance Manager.
• Posting of LPOs on the accounting software.
• Record all transfers received by the company through the bank.
• Accurately update the cash book and prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare daily cash position and weekly highlight report
• Liaise with operations and sites for accounting of fuel usage weekly for the purpose of payment
• File finance related documents and accounting records to ensure easy tracing.
• Maintain a spreadsheet of cost per item of all regular expense items.
• Follow up on suppliers to provide invoices and monthly statements.
• Settle outstanding accounts within the credit terms agreed with the supplier and ensure that all supporting documents are attached.
• Review and query petty cash payments from the sites
• Check petty cash vouchers for proper authorization and acknowledgment of cash by recipients and ensure proper posting of the same.
• Ensure filing of copies of all documents supporting payments into relevant files
• Promptly obtain new tax guidelines for each year from the Income Tax Department or whenever tax changes are announced to ensure that deductions are correct and are paid in a timely manner at all times
• Oversee proper recording of debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances
• Liaise with the Finance Manager to prepare budget for the sites & review any variances.
• Provide necessary information/documents required by auditors from time to time.
• Raise capital expenditure forms for approval to acquire fixed assets as per procedure and keep an updated list of all company assets.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time

Competencies and Qualifications Desired
• CPA (K)
• Excellent command of the English language(both spoken and Written)
• Good command of the Swahili Language
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts
• Experience in the clearing and forwarding industry will be an added advantage
• Good Accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of Oracle is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
• Attention to detail
• Customer focus / orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High on entrepreneurial spirit
• Work independently & with a Team
• Multitasking
• Assertive

How To Apply
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,
Please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant – Clearing and Forwarding) to vacancies@virtualrecruitment.co.ke before Friday 24th June, 2016.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

Job Title: Accountant
Industry: Steel
Reports to: Finance Director
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Depending on Qualification and Experience

Our client is an educational institution. They are looking for an Accountant with experience in the same industry.

Job Responsibilities
• Maintaining accounting records on computerized accounting system Including entering receipts, Purchase Invoices etc.
• Managing company bank accounts.
• Preparing bank reconciliations within the stipulated time.
• Reviewing, investigating and correcting errors in financial entries, documents and reports

Competencies and Qualifications Desired
• Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting Option)
• CPA (K)
• Excellent command of the English language(both spoken and Written)
• Good command of the Swahili Language
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts/Finance
• Experience in the steel industry will be an added advantage
• Good Accounting knowledge.
• Knowledge of Oracle is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Culturally aware and adept at working across multiple geographies
• Attention to detail
• Customer focus / orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High on entrepreneurial spirit
• Work independently & with a Team
• Multitasking
• Assertive

How To Apply
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant) to omukahjean@gmail.com before Friday 17th June, 2016. Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV.