Summary / Objective
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accountant shall be responsible for managing, collecting, collating, analyzing and reporting on all the financial data pertaining to the organization. S/he shall be responsible for preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing all the organization’s accounts and ensuring compliance with legal, financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures and prepare, examine and keep financial records, ensuring all records are complete, accurate and up to date, and that taxes are paid.
Essential Functions

To provide accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of the company
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Budgeting and cashflow management
Ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial records
Ensuring compliance with the financial policies and regulations in various jurisdictions of company operations
Preparing and maintaining important financial reports
Highlighting and managing financial issues in the company
Preparing payroll and filing Statutory returns
Preparation of financial projections

Duties and Responsibilities

Reconciling the organization’s bank statements and book-keeping ledgers
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
Auditing financial documents and procedures
Managing income and expenditure accounts
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Generating the organization’s financial reports using income and expenditure data
Monitoring the company’s finances based on financial status
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Highlighting any financial issues arising
Managing the organization’s petty cash
Preparing the monthly payroll for the companies
Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations
Initiating and managing financial and accounting software
Filing Statutory returns

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience in a similar role of Accounting/Finance responsibility with a proven record of success
Full professional accounting qualification such as ACCA / CPA / CIMA
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs)
Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
Hands-on experience with budgeting, cash management and both Financial and Management Accounting
Advanced numerical skills and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes
Experience with cross-border Accounting is an added advantage
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
Proficiency in accounting software
Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables etc.
Solid analytical and decision-making skills
Leadership abilities and sound decision-making skills based on accurate and timely analyses
Results oriented and metrics driven
Exceptional time management skills and ability to solve problems and communicate and manage staff at all levels
Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics and dependability
Good written and oral communication skills (English and Swahili)
Confident and able to present results to an audience
Strategic thinking, planning and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to collaborate with leadership to organize, plan and achieve company financial goals