Accountant
About Hamo & Associates
Terms of Reference
We are seeking to hire an Accountant who is based in Kisii, Kenya. The ideal candidate will manage all finance related processes and activities covering Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. He or she will develop all internal controls and policies designed to ensure that all financial compliance requirements are met. The successful candidate Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree, a CPA(K) holder, ICPAK membership, at least 2 years audit experience, Familiar with QuickBooks and 5 years’ experience as an accountant for an accounting company.
Core Responsibilities
Manage all accounting transactions.
Prepare budget forecasts.
Prepare financial statements in time.
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
Reconcile accounts payable, receivable and bank.
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
Audit financial transactions and documents.
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
Comply with financial policies and regulation.
Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or the equivalent profession.
CPAK certification.
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks accounting software.
Advanced MS Excel skills.
Experience with general ledger functions.
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
Flexible and ready to work under pressure.
Employment Type
Contract
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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