Accountant at Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Accountant

    Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants LtdNairobi, Kenya

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    1 week ago

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    22 Oct

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Consulting & Professional Services
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This role involves managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting audits, and providing financial insights to aid decision-making. The ideal candidate is a CPA-K holder with over 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
    • Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
    • Conduct bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
    • Ensure compliance with tax laws, accounting standards, and company policies.
    • Prepare documentation for audits and liaise with external auditors.
    • File statutory returns PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax.
    • Assist in preparing budgets and monitoring expenditures.
    • Provide variance analysis and recommendations for cost control.
    • Identify opportunities for efficiency in accounting processes.
    • Support implementation of financial systems and automation.
    • Provide financial advice to management and other departments.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
    • CPA-K qualification mandatory.
    • At least 5 years' experience in accounting.
    • Strong knowledge of tax compliance and financial reporting standards.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar.
    • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Accounting

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd portal at accurex.pipohris.io.

    Show Your Tax and Audit Chops Before the Interview

    This role is heavy on statutory filings and audit support, so hiring managers will be looking for proof you can handle PAYE, VAT, and audit prep without hand-holding. Your CV and interview answers need to show you've done this before, not just studied it.

    1. Lead with your CPA-K: Make sure your CPA-K certification is front and center on your CV and in your cover letter. It's a mandatory requirement, so don't bury it. If you have a license number, include it.

    2. Quantify your experience: Instead of just saying '5 years in accounting', give a concrete example: 'Managed full-cycle accounting for a company with KES 50M annual revenue.' Numbers make your experience tangible.

    3. Prepare a tax compliance story: Be ready to walk through a time you filed statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, etc.) and handled a tricky compliance issue. What was the challenge, and how did you resolve it?

    4. Show your software skills: The posting mentions QuickBooks and SAP. If you've used either, say so explicitly. If you've used similar tools, mention that too. Be ready to discuss how you've used them to improve efficiency.

    5. Expect Excel tests: Many accounting interviews include a practical Excel test. Brush up on VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and financial formulas. Practice on sample data before the interview.

    6. Understand the audit process: You'll be preparing documentation for audits and liaising with external auditors. Be ready to explain how you've supported audits in the past, from preparing schedules to answering auditor queries.

    7. Communicate your analytical mindset: The role involves variance analysis and cost control recommendations. Prepare an example of a time you spotted a cost-saving opportunity or explained a budget variance to management.

    8. Ask smart questions: At the end of the interview, ask about the company's current accounting systems and any upcoming automation projects. This shows you're forward-thinking and genuinely interested in the role.

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    Tags

    CPA-K
    financial reporting
    tax compliance
    QuickBooks
    SAP