Accounting Assistant job at Newpoint Properties Limited

Job Category: Full Time

Job Location: Karen, Nairobi

Qualifications

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting or an equivalent business-related course.
Must possess a professional qualification CPA (4)/ ACCA.
Must be a member with a professional body and in good standing.
Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
Must be conversant with the relevant tax regulations in Kenya.
Must have excellent knowledge of the accounting principles and procedures.
Must have proficiency with the relevant accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports, including the income statements, balance sheet, cashflow, monthly projections, among others.
Coordinate the preparation of the firm’s audited financial statements and ensure timely filing of all tax returns.
Check and verify expenditures before remittance of payments. Ensure that all payments are supported with all the necessary documentation before processing.
Prepare cheques and post payments/expenses on the accounting software.
Ensure proper maintenance, filing, security, and accessibility of financial and accounting documents.
Monitor and prepare daily petty cash reconciliations.
Monitor bank accounts and prepare accurate bank reconciliations.
Prepare the company’s monthly payroll on a timely basis.
Prepare and maintain accurate records for debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances.
Prepare and file all the firm’s statutory deductions to the specific authorities on a timely basis.
Track the company’s financial status and performance and advise the management on the areas of potential improvement.
Take part in the implementation of the company’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.