General Ledger Accountant

General Ledger AccountantJob TypeFull TimeQualificationBA/BSc/HNDExperience5 yearsLocationKiambuJob FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit

Job Purpose:

To ensure accurate review and posting of financial transactions in the general ledger, inventory management and bank and cash reconciliations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of journal entries.

Ensure GL entries are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensure integrity of the general ledger by performing regular reviews and reconciliation of financial statements and management accounts

Inventory management including planning stock takes, inventory reporting and Inventory reconciliations.

Bank and cashbook reconciliations

Assist in preparing management reports and analyses to provide insights on the hospital’s financial performance

Assist in preparation of budgets and adhoc analysis

Support the management accountant in internal and external audits.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, or related degree with a major in Accounting.

Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting.

Computer literate and conversant with computerized accounting packages.

Professional Qualification

Professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountants (CPA) K/ACCA or CFA.

Job Experience

Five (5) years progressive working experience in accounting

Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude

Good oral and written communication skills

The ability to work as part of a team

Excellent analytical and numerical abilities

Professional ethics and values.

Predictive and forecasting skills.

Industries:Hospital & Health Care

Function: Accounting and Finance