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.