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Accountant
Contract: Permanent
Status: Active
Job information
Sectors:
Town/City:
Financial Services
Nairobi,Kenya
Job Description
EXTERNAL ADVERT
Advertised on: July 15, 2023
Deadline: July 22, 2023
ACCOUNTANT– HG/FN/ACC/07/23
Location: Nairobi
Contract Duration: Two Years with Three Months Probationary Period
Position Overview:
Humanitarian Global is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to complement its team. The Accountant will be responsible for a wide range of accounting duties, including financial reporting, budgeting, compliance with regulatory bodies, supplier payment management, reconciliation, and managing creditors. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Preparation of financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Collaborate with the management team to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted targets and provide regular variance analysis.
- Identify areas of cost reduction or revenue enhancement to optimize financial results.
- Preparation of budget presentations for management and stakeholders.
- Compliance with Regulatory Bodies
- Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations and standards, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Prepare and file statutory financial reports, tax returns, and other required documents.
- Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and ensure the organization's adherence to new requirements.
- Supplier Payment Management
- Oversee the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
- Review and reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Coordinate with internal departments and suppliers to resolve payment-related issues.
- Maintain a strong vendor relationship by ensuring timely payment and addressing inquiries.
- Reconciliation
- Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, to subsidiary records.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances identified during the reconciliation process.
- Maintain proper documentation and records of reconciliation activities.
- Managing Creditors
- Monitor and manage the organization's outstanding debts to creditors.
- Review and validate creditor invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment.
- Maintain accurate records of creditor balances and payment terms.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any issues related to creditor accounts.
- Preparation of monthly debtors and creditors reports
- General Accounting
- Record financial transactions accurately and efficiently, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Perform regular analysis of general ledger accounts and investigate any discrepancies or unusual activities.
- Preparation of year-end financial statements and supporting schedules for external audits.
- Support the Business Development team in ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed.
- Managing inventory transactions and records
Qualifications and Skills:
N/B: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
HUMANITARIAN GLOBAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
