Accountant At Rentco Africa Limited

We are a fast growing and thriving independent asset leasing entity in Nairobi with presence in Sub-Saharan region looking for an Accountant to join our team. We provide innovative asset leasing solutions in energy, oil & gas, hospitality, health, manufacturing, aviation and retail sectors for, corporates, non-governmental organizations and government institutions.
Responsibilities
Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Document financial transactions by entering account information
Monthly tax return filling,
Proper understanding of the Kenyan tax act,
Ensure conformity with statutory obligations,
Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarise financial status
Provide technical support and advice on management
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into department's goal setting process
Support month-end and year-end close process
Communicate effectively with clients
Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

Skills and qualifications required for the job
Bachelor’s degree in a Finance related discipline
CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
At Least 2 years solid Accounting experience
A firm administrator with excellent administrative skills
Well-developed IT skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills, work ethic, independence, problem-solving ability, effective communication skills, and overall positive attitude.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer knowledge and skills, including in-depth expert knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while under pressure.
Customer service-oriented.

We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we contact you for an interview. This is position is on availability immediately.