ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The candidate will be responsible for Genesis Analytics’ Nairobi office accounting duties which include but are not limited to; payroll, debtors, payments verification, tax and liaising with statutory bodies and the bank. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can support a growing firm and work within a larger team to bring solutions to day-to-day complexities.
KEY REQUIREMENTS & ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll

Process payroll on Sage 300 and submit to FM for checking
Load salary payments on the bank 
PAYE, NITA, Britam submissions and payments
Monthly payroll reconciliations
Maintain KRA compliance
Reconcile staff salaries workbook
Export payroll journal from Sage 300 and import into Sage Intacct
Reconcile payroll journal with updated salaries workbook

Debtors

Capture client invoices on Sage Intacct
Send invoices to clients with supporting documents
Ensure withholding tax letter is sent with all relevant invoices
Process inter-practice billing journals
Collect payments from debtors
Allocate debtors payments as per remittance
Review age analysis and process correcting journals
Process working capital journal
Send statements to clients
Collect withholding tax certificates from relevant clients
Follow up on debtors’ queries
Send an updated age analysis and project report to partners
Liaise with the practice areas on client payments and queries
Revaluate foreign debtors at year end

Payments Checking

Receive staff claims from Bookkeeper and verify receipts, amounts to be paid and bank details
Check and verify Supplier payments
Ensure that accuracy and efficiency with payments processing
Maintain Petty cash schedule
Maintain Controls and risk mitigation for all payments and petty cash

Financial Accounting

Process GL journals on Intacct
Process inter-group transactions
VAT reconciliation, submission and payment
Balance Sheets reconciliations
Bookkeeping to trial balance 
Review management accounts and provide budget variance and fluctuations commentary
Plan, book and prepare for Annual audit and assist Auditors with queries
Liaise with company secretaries on compliance matters
Maintain company registration and tax compliance
Keep up to date with tax and regulatory updates
Educate staff on processes and policies
Ad hoc duties as assigned by the Head of Finance
Filing

 EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Proven working experience in a similar role
5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Degree in Accounting
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
In depth knowledge of payroll
Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year end closing process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Independent self-starter
Good communication skills
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership & Interpersonal skills
Analytical
Problem Solving
Collaborative and works well under pressure