Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide advice and information on financial and cash flow matters including controls.
· Prepare invoices, request vouchers/forms and monthly financial transactions and journal entries into the Accounting software;
· Prepare financial information to support the annual and periodic external audits according to the auditing schedule.
· Prepare monthly payroll, issue disbursements for appropriate taxes and prepare direct deposits into employee accounts.
· Prepare tax reports and file returns with relevant authorities.
· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for all stakeholders.
· Maintain an updated assets register, payments documentation and receipts, books and files of accounts and the accounting manual.
· Conduct and perform internal audit and facilitate external Audit exercises.
· Undertake cheque transactions, accurate posting of transactions and bank statement reconciliations.
· Ensure that incomes are correctly accounted for and deposited into the bank accounts.
· Responsible for petty cash, and audit the petty Cash books, files and boxes monthly.
· Perform monthly client reconciliations with client statements and the Accounting system balances.
· Make monthly tax returns for VAT and withholding tax.
Essential Knowledge:
· Excellent written and oral English Language skills
· Should have a CPA (K) or at least CPA Part 2 and currently pursuing Part 3 (K) or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field will be an advantage.
· Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
· Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
· Excellent Time management skills
Essential Experience:
· At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
· Experience working with an ERP system.
· A thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for SMEs.
· Proven experience of being proactive by identifying areas of concern or areas for improvement.
The position will be responsible for supporting all the primary financial and accounting transactions in the organization and ensure financial transactions and records are undertaken and maintained in accordance with internal and external financial requirements and in compliance with the laws applicable in Kenya.