Require an Accounting Officer in Nairobi, Kenya

Client Accounting Services

• Maintain and prepare accounting records for assigned clients.
  
• Post and review accounting transactions journals accruals prepayments and adjustments.
  
• Prepare bank supplier customer payroll and general ledger reconciliations.
  
• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for clients.
  
• Assist clients with bookkeeping and maintenance of proper accounting records.
  
• Review clients financial records for completeness accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  
• Assist clients with accounts payable accounts receivable cash management and general ledger activities.
  
• Assist in preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
  
• Identify accounting errors and recommend appropriate corrections.
  
• Provide accounting guidance and support to clients when required.
  
• Respond to client queries relating to accounting and taxation matters.
  
• Research technical accounting and tax issues and prepare appropriate recommendations.
  
• Assist clients with tax and accounting implications of business transactions.
  
• Review contracts invoices transactions and other documents from a tax and accounting perspective where required.
  
• Assist clients in resolving accounting and tax discrepancies.
  
• Prepare tax computations schedules reconciliations and advisory reports.
  
• Escalate complex or high-risk tax matters to the Tax Manager or senior management.
  
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  

Audit and Assurance Support

• Assist with internal and external audit assignments for clients.
  
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting schedules.
  
• Review financial records and supporting documents as part of audit assignments.
  
• Perform substantive testing and selected internal control procedures under supervision.
  
• Assist in identifying accounting tax and control weaknesses.
  
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
  
• Assist in drafting audit findings and recommendations.
  
• Follow up on outstanding audit information and client responses.
  
• Ensure audit documentation is complete accurate and properly filed.
  
• Assist senior team members during client audit and assurance engagements.
  

Internal Accounting and Tax Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for the organization.
  
• Prepare internal financial reports and reconciliations.
  
• Assist with the organizations tax compliance and statutory filings.
  
• Monitor and reconcile the organizations tax accounts.
  
• Assist with budgeting cash-flow monitoring and financial analysis.
  
• Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
  

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain professional and productive relationships with assigned clients.
  
• Communicate clearly with clients regarding deadlines information requirements tax obligations and accounting matters.
  
• Follow up with clients for required financial and tax documentation.
  
• Ensure client assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
  
• Identify client needs and communicate potential additional accounting tax or advisory requirements to management.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of client financial and business information.
  
• Handle client queries professionally and escalate complex matters when necessary.
  

Compliance Risk and Quality Control

• Ensure work complies with applicable tax laws accounting standards professional requirements and internal procedures.
  
• Maintain proper working papers and supporting documentation for all assignments.
  
• Review work for accuracy before submission to clients or relevant authorities.
  
• Identify potential compliance risks and escalate them promptly.
  
• Assist in maintaining high-quality standards across all client engagements.
  
• Ensure confidential client information is securely handled.
  

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field.
  
• CPA ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
  
• Membership in a relevant professional accounting body is an advantage.
  
• Additional training in taxation audit or financial reporting is an advantage.
  

Experience

• 25 years of relevant experience in accounting taxation audit or professional services.
  
• Experience working with multiple clients is highly desirable.
  
• Practical experience in tax compliance and accounting.
  
• Experience preparing financial statements and management accounts.
  
• Experience supporting tax audits investigations or tax authority queries is an advantage.
  
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.