Accountant

Accountant

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Salary: Kshs. 35,000

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Morsan HR Consulting Ltd is currently seeking a motivated accountant who will play a key role in supporting our finance team to deliver timely and reliable financial information to support business decisions, managing day-to-day accounting functions, including ledger entries, reconciliation and assisting in maintaining compliance with Kenyan accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update general ledger accounts
• Prepare and process journal entries, invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer accounts regularly.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support the Chief Accountant in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws and assist in preparing tax returns like PAYE, VAT, and withholding taxes.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Support the timely submission of statutory reports and filings.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring of expenses.
• Monitor and report on variances between actual and budgeted costs.
• Maintain fixed assets registers and depreciation schedules.
• Support payroll processing and related accounting entries.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial data

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in accounting of finance roles.
• Experience with accounting software such as SAP, SAGE, QuickBooks, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office.

Key Skills and Competence

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.
• Team player with a willingness to learn and adapt to working conditions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:
If your profile, qualifications, and experience fit the description, send your CV and cover letter to careers@morsanhr.co.ke, indicating “Accountant” as the subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.