Accountant

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and update financial forecasts and budgets for new and existing business ventures.

Collaborate with departmental heads to ensure alignment with company financial goals.

Collaborate with departmental heads and the CEO to prepare event budgets for the events company subsidiary.

Reconcile event accounts by collaborating with event project managers and partners after events.

Record and maintain all day-to-day accounting transactions in QuickBooks.

Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and management reports.

Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)and internal policies.

Develop and present weekly cash flow forecasts to management.

Monitor bank balances, manage fund allocations, and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.

Approve payment requisition proposals submitted by various departments based on cash availability

Timely and accurately file statutory taxes including PAYE, VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT)

Ensure compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations and maintain updated tax records.

Prepare and send customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain accurate accounts receivables.

Manage vendor accounts, schedule payments, and ensure accurate accounts payables tracking.

Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts.

Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Implement and monitor internal control systems to safeguard company resources and prevent fraud.

Conduct periodic reviews and recommend improvements to financial procedures, policies and control mechanisms.

Undertake Monthly KPI reviews to assess performance of the company departments.

Any other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, accounting, finance, or related field.

CPA (at least CPA Section 4 or higher) or ACCA qualification.

2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-business environment/holding company

Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.

Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and statutory filing procedures.

Key Competencies

Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Effective communicator with cross-departmental collaboration experience.

Integrity, discretion, and a high sense of responsibility.

Working Environment

Fast-paced startup and entrepreneurial environment with exposure to diverse industries.

Industries:Management Consulting

Function: Accounting and Finance