ACCOUNTANT

JOB TITLE : ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF JOB : FULL TIME

INDUSTRY : ALCOHOL BEVERAGES

SALARY : KSHS.35,000-40,000

JOB LOCATION : BABADOGO

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bookkeeping & Financial Operations

• Accurately post daily financial transactions, invoices, and expenses into the Tally ERP system.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all financial entries are correctly classified and supported by proper documentation.
• Manage and reconcile petty cash disbursements, ensuring adherence to internal financial controls.

Reconciliations & Account Management

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliations to resolve any discrepancies between the company’s books and bank statements.
• Monitor accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), ensuring timely processing of vendor payments and prompt follow-up on outstanding client invoices.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Accurately compute and prepare schedules for Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT).
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and basic accounting principles, assisting with the timely filing of statutory returns.

Reporting & Administration

• Utilize Microsoft Excel to prepare basic financial summaries, expense reports, and budget trackers for management review.
• Maintain an organized digital and physical filing system for all accounting records, receipts, and tax documents.
• Use Microsoft Word and Outlook for professional correspondence with vendors, clients, and internal departments.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• CPA (Part II or III) certification OR a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least two (2) years of proven, hands-on experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Mandatory proficiency in Tally ERP (candidates without Tally experience will not be considered).
• Strong practical understanding of VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), bank reconciliations, and fundamental accounting principles.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, specifically MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.