Chief Accountant

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Leading company in Computers, software development and services Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Konvergenz Network Solutions (KNS) is an East African-based local technology firm. Our experienced and skilled expert team, founded in 2014, offers ICT solutions that ensure customer satisfaction in every project we deliver. In 2020, we launched our 2.0 journey gearing Konvergenz as the champion for Digital Transformational in the region.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Accountant is responsible for the management of balance sheet accounts, monthly period end closing and reporting, preparation of Annual Financial Statement and adherence to statutory regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support finance manager in maintaining proper accounting system, internal controls and procedures.Serve as the custodian of all cash and hold the cash in the safe at all times.Raise petty cash replenishment requests when petty cash replenishment level is attained.Issue petty cash/cash advances and subsequent posting in accounting softwares.Receive liquidations for petty cash/cash advances and posting.Ensure timely liquidation of all cash disbursements and send weekly cash advance reports.Prepare cheque and petty cash vouchers; ensure completeness of PV and PCV files and adequacy of support documentations.Draw cheques and be the custodian of cheque books.Issue cheques to suppliers and recording in cheque register.Carry out monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.Prepare monthly reconciliation of stock reports between inventory and finance systems.Maintain supplier accounts, reconciliations and monthly reports.Maintain debtor accounts, reconciliations and monthly reports.Take part in preparation, co-ordination and control of budget.Conduct weekly/spontaneous cash count and proper filing of signed cash count documents.Production of monthly support schedule of all balance sheet items.Maintain an updated Fixed Asset Register.Prepare and file all the firm's statutory deductions to the specific authorities on a timely basis.Ensuring accounting standards and policies are adhered to.Participate in both internal and external audit.Ensure all statutory deductions are paid on time.Carry out costing of products and services.Carrying out monthly bank reconciliations.Prepare the firm's monthly payroll on a timely basis.Check and verify expenditures before remittance of payments. Ensure that all payments are supported with all the necessary documentations before processing.Take part in the implementation of the firm's financial and risk management framework.Keep a record of the receivables and follow up with the respective clients for payment with assistance from the respective team managers.Undertake other duties as directed by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief OperatingOfficer.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Reporting, Accruals, Bookkeeping, General ledger, Annual accounts, Cash management (company), Accounting IT-systems (use of)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education


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