Book-Keeper / Accountant Job Vacancy in Kisumu Kenya (Kshs 20,000 – 25,000 )

Book-Keeper / Accountant

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: Kshs 20,000 – 25,000 based on experience

Job Reference: BK-11-10

Date Posted: 5 November 2010

The Company

A retail / wholesale company based in Kisumu CBD is looking for a dedicated, honest and experienced book-keeper / accountant.

Job Description

An Accountant with at least CPA Part II book-keeping with industry and experience with accounting software (specifically Quickbooks) on data entry, closing day procedures, preparing financial statements. The main duties will including helping the company convert from a manual to computerized system.

Responsibilities

* Capture transactions into accounting software, specifically Quickbooks
* Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements
* Excellent MS office Skills with emphasis on excel
* Knowledge of Accounting and Book-Keeping
* Should have at least 3 years of experience in bookkeeping
* B.com – Accounting option Degree holders have an added advantage

Requirements

* Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) or at least CPA Part II book-keeping
* At least 3 years of book-keeping experience (do not apply if you do not have this experience)
* Knowledge of Kenyan taxes such as PAYE, NHIF and other statutory deductions
* Knowledge of Quickbooks is essential
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
* Team player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressure
* Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
* Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
* Dedicated and hard-working
* Should have extensive working knowledge of modern computer accounting software packages as well as MS Office
* An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
* Should be able to handle any other accounting task that may present itself

How to apply

Send your application to: recruitksm@gmail.com

Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of two professional referees by close of business Friday 31st December 2010.