Accountant Job at Corporate Staffing

Accounting Jobs In Kenya.

Reporting To: Senior Accountant
Gross Salary: Kshs 60k

Our client in the real estate sector is looking to hire an Accountant responsible for maintaining efficient and accurate accounts in designated areas, aligning with statutory requirements, the company’s financial policies, and professional accounting practices. This includes managing company income, expenditure, tax accounts, property rent, service charges, utility and tax accounts, bank reconciliation, asset registration, periodic analysis, and reports.

Responsibilities:

General:

• Accurately recording financial transactions and inputting them into computerized accounting systems.
• Timely and organized manual and electronic filing of accounting information and records.
• Assisting in the analysis and production of comprehensive statements and reports.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with other departments to provide financial insights and support business growth.

Client Accounts:

• Preparing and maintaining annual management budgets for specific properties.
• Invoicing rent payments, service charges, utility bills, and other incomes for managed properties.
• Reviewing supplier invoices, approving documents, and ensuring prompt payments.
• Updating general ledger accounts promptly and ensuring accuracy through monthly reconciliations.
• Administering client VAT, WHT, MRI, and processing returns.
• Updating landlord accounts and transferring rent payments.

Company Accounts:

• Preparing and maintaining the annual company budget.
• Invoicing company incomes – management fees, sales and letting commissions, and advisory fees.
• Timely preparation of monthly cash flows, company payroll, and associated statutory requirements.
• Administering VAT, WHT, MRI, and processing returns.
• Handling daily banking functions and reconciliations.
• Supporting procurement and ensuring timely payments.
• Managing daily petty cash transactions and completing weekly reconciliations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Fully qualified Accounting professional (CPA (K)) with a related University degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an accountant in the real estate industry.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent numerical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and adopt a flexible approach.
• High integrity and attention to detail.
• Articulate, self-confident, professional, optimistic, and highly motivated.
• Proactive and efficient in managing assigned tasks.
• Adaptable to fluctuating workloads with a high degree of emotional maturity.

How to Apply: If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting the job title in the email subject (Accountant – Real Estate) to Jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 15th December 2023.