Accountant - Kilifi

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Brites Management Services Limited is one of the best leading Recruitment and HR consultancy companies in Nairobi, Kenya. We are registered and incorporated under Companies Act (Cap. 486) and we provide a complete range of HR Solutions. Our sole focus is to simplify the complexities of the HR department and help companies concentrate on the core business as we handle HR tasks more efficiently and accurately. We have diverse staff of seasoned professionals who are passionate about value addition to our clients.

JOB SUMMARY

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualificationA bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field requiredCPA certificationAt least 5 years’ experience working as an accountant in an hotel settingStrong understanding of accounting principles and practices, including IFRS.Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero) and Microsoft Excel.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and take on new challenges as needed.Positive attitude and commitment to contributing to a collaborative team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage annual and multi-year budgets that are adequate for the organization’s needs including preparation of periodic budget forecasts.Prepare and maintain cash flow analyses as needed.Analyze monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows) and effectively convey analysis to staff as requested.Assist in preparing year-end accounts for audit.Ensure operational compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations for any necessary entities.Process vendor and statutory payments.Process employee reimbursements including managing employee impress charges and reconcile impress accounts.Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts as assigned.Respond to inquiries from staff regarding budgets, deposits, disbursement, and grant reporting requests.Assist in reconciling all balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule.Process payroll and report payroll taxes for the organizationPerform basic office management duties as requested.To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Finance Lead

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Accounting, Auditing of accounts, Financial controlling, CPA certification, Audit (internal), Accounting IT-systems (use of)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree