Accountant – Pastel Implementation Job in Kenya

ob Title: Accountant – Pastel Implementation

Reports to: Chief Accountant

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Must have Knowledge and use of PASTEL accounting system.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

* Preparation and maintenance of the company’s fixed assets register
* Assist in drafting of internal budgets and cash flow projections
* Perform day-to-day cash management
* Liaise with external auditors
* Maintenance and preparation of fixed asset schedule
* Management and supervision of petty cash
* Debtors and creditors analysis
* Custodian of the company cheque books and bank documentation
* Prompt payment of creditors
* Perform monthly bank reconciliation
* Preparation of monthly management accounts and draft of final books of accounts
* Assist in the implementation of internal controls within financial and administrative circles of the company
* To ensure prompt payment of statutory deductions to the relevant authorities
* Draw up VAT analysis and submission/payment of monthly returns

Person Specification:

* Assertive, results-oriented with a positive attitude and mature outlook.
* Ideal candidate would be a natural forward planner who wants responsibility and accountability.
* Well organized, presented and businesslike with fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of different backgrounds and cultures.
* Good time management skills.

Academic level needed: Bachelors Degree in Business and a professional certificate in accounting such as CPA or ACCA

Qualities: Good Communication skills, numerical skills, time management and team player.

Computer skills: High proficiency in IT with extensive experience working with accounting systems and spreadsheets. Knowledge and use of Business ERP in addition to Pastel will be an automatic added advantage.

Professional Experience: 4 years.

NB: Application deadline will be 10th of December 2010.

Please send your current C.V to henry@myjobseye.com stating your current salary.

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