Accountant

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.

Communications Assistant – Native French Speaking

Job Title: Communications Assistant – Native French Speaking
Number: 2
Industry: Lottery
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Kshs. 50k – 60k

Virtual Recruitment and Staffing Services Ltd is one of the leading Recruitment firms in Kenya. Our client is one of the leading lottery and sports betting operator in emerging markets. The company has brands in over 18 national divisions across Africa/Asia and with central offices in London. They are looking for a native French speaking communications assistant with love for soccer.

Job Responsibilities
• Supporting the content manager with sports, betting and company news for use across a broad platform of channels including print, web, social media, mobile and POS TV
• Supporting the implementation of this content through channels across approximately ten national brands
• Creating a social media schedule with engaging and interactive content
• Creating new copy and sourcing existing material in a highly organised and efficient process
• Communicate effectively with local marketing managers to develop local news content
• Opportunity to support the Marketing Team with the development in all areas of communication including branding, point of sale and customer/employee communications

Competencies and Qualifications Desired

• Must be a native French Speaker
• Must have love and knowledge of soccer
• An enthusiastic, highly organized and disciplined individual
• A Degree in Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations or Journalism
• Excellent English writing/editing skills, meticulous eye for detail
• Strong knowledge and interest in football and betting
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Proficient on Facebook and Twitter
• An understanding of the unique characteristics of the countries we operate in
• Bilingual: French / Swahili desirable but not essential

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 (Communications Assistant – Native French Speaking) to vacancies@virtualrecruitment.co.ke before Monday 12th December, 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.