Accountant Assistant Job. Accounting Jobs In Kenya

Industry: Media,
Gross Salary: 45-50K

Our client is a leading Kenyan media house. They seek to hire an Accountant Assistant who will be responsible for maintaining efficient and accurate accounts in the areas designated to meet the needs of the business and in line with statutory requirements, the company’s financial policies and professional accounting best practices. These will include; company income, expenditure and tax accounts, utility and tax accounts, bank reconciliation, asset registration, periodic analysis, and reports.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in day to day running of the Accounts office
• Post and update of transactions in Quick Books – Cash Books, Ledgers, etc.
• Accounts Receivables – invoicing, debt collection, customer accounts reconciliations
• Accounts Payables – preparation of payment requisition vouchers, writing of cheques,
• supplier accounts reconciliations
• Filing work
• Monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Assist in filing payroll taxes, withholding and VAT
• Monthly and Quarterly Management Accounts
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial
• statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records etc.
• Undertake all other roles or assignments given by management.

Key Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business from a recognized University.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working as an accountant.
• Must be conversant with the filing taxes i.e. VAT, PAYE, W/Tax, SHIF etc.
• Ability to meet set deadlines
• Attention to details
• Have strong communication skills
• Be Computer literate
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel

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How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Accountant Assistant-Media) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 13th May 2025.