Accountant

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Burhani Engineers Ltd. Full time 144,000 - 720,000 per year

Company Description
Burhani Engineers Limited Company is one of the best engineering companies in Nairobi, Kenya. We are committed to excellence and have been a cornerstone of innovation and reliability in the engineering industry for many years.

Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions to various sectors. Our expertise spans across electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, as well as instrumentation, allowing us to cater to a wide array of projects.

Job Description
Job Purpose
The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, conducting internal and external audits, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Record day to day financial transactions ensuring accurate data entry in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements and ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Monitor bank balances and coordinate cash flow planning.
  • Fixed Assets & Inventory – maintain up to date fixed asset register and perform periodic asset verification, calculate and post depreciation expenses monthly and monitor asset disposals, additions and transfers.
  • Internal Controls & Audit.
  • Prepare financial reports and assist in month-end and year-end closings and generate trial balance.
  • Support external audit processes by preparing audit schedules and documentation and responding to audit queries.
  • Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to processes.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks and other external parties when necessary.
  • Taxation & Statutory Compliance.
  • Assist in filing statutory returns and timely payments.
  • Support tax consultants and respond to tax queries or audits.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification (partly or fully qualified).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing and accounting (internal audit, external audit, and financial accounting roles).
  • Proficiency in accounting software especially Tally and ERP Next.
  • Advance excel skills and good command of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Hands on experience in process improvement or automation.
  • Experience of working in multiple currencies environment.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and tax regulations.

Additional Information

Key Competencies:

  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach.
  • Organizational skills and time management abilities
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Proactive, ability to use own initiative, and willingness to accept responsibility.

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