Accounts Assistant At Prudential Life Assurance Kenya

Role ContextReporting to the Finance Manager, the job holder will support in processing payments, accounts reconciliations, journal entries and other accounting tasks as assigned from time to time. Principal AccountabilitiesTo review payment transactions to ensure that they are properly and adequately recorded, and that the supporting documentation is complete, valid and authentic. To ensure that all the statutory deductions and utility payments are processed and submitted in an accurate, complete, and timely manner To review Journal entries to ensure they are properly processed and recorded in the general Ledger To prepare and/or review supporting schedules and performance of the general ledger reconciliations on a routine basis Ensuring compliance by filing of IRA returns i.e., Monthly returns, Quarterly Returns and Annual Returns Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, recording all purchases and ensuring proper depreciation per class To ensure that all general ledger accounts reconciliations are completed by the 4th day of the month To prepare statutory audit schedules and financial statements that comply with the IFRS and Kenyan Company's Act requirements To liaise with external auditors on various audit matters and address/respond to any queries arising To internally consult with the relevant authorities and respond to various correspondences relating but not limited to external audit, internal audit, tax, bankers, and Insurance Regulatory Authority To partner with the Finance Manager in establishing and monitoring the maintenance of an adequate system of financial controls To perform any other duties from time to time such as delegated duties for absent staff, responding to operational or other such management queriesRequired Skills and CompetenciesSelf-motivated individual with effective organizational skills Good interpersonal communication skills Analytical mindset Stakeholders' management skills Ability to build relationships Ability to undertake multiple tasks at the same time without losing focus Must be proactive, with the ability to meet and surpass project deadlines Computer knowledge – a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics CPA qualifications with 3 to 4 working experience Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy