Accountant


Posted : 2025-09-03
Closing : 2025-09-10
Position Scope

Position: Accountant
Location: Nairobi
Reports to: General Manager. 

Job Summary:

The Accountant purpose will be to apply accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced publishing environment.

The accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

 

Job Description

·         Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

·         Analyse basic financial statements monthly and share the report.

·         Manage accounts payable (e.g. booking supplier invoices, payments and preparing payment files) and accounts receivable processes (e.g. booking invoices and payments).

·         Prepare payables file according to supplier terms (e.g. Net 30, 60, etc) for service providers including authors.

·         Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.

·         Ensure that supplier information is accurate and up-to-date.

·         Prepare customer quotations and share with Sales Administrator.

·         Filing finance documents e.g. invoices, receipts, etc.

·         Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.

·         Assist in budget preparation and monitoring.

·         Prepare tax filing inputs (e.g. VAT report, WHT report) in compliance with local regulations.

·         Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

·         Provide financial analysis and support to management as needed.

·         Follow up on unpaid invoices for payment in line with the company policy and procedure.

·         Manage petty cash and keep the records.

·         Receive, store and manage any cheques payable to suppliers or received from customers. Keep a record of the postdated cheques and send for banking when due.

 

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.

·         CPA -K

·         Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.

·         Proficiency in Quickbooks added advantage

·         Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

·         Commitment to professional integrity and ethical conduct.

 

Skills

•Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field. • CPA -K. • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations. •Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.