1. Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, KRA tax regulations, and company policies
- Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, KRA, and other regulatory bodies
- Monitor statutory payments: PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF/SHA, Housing Levy
#### 2. Accounting Operations
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations
- Review and approve journal entries, postings, and month-end close process
- Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions
#### 3. Accounting Software & Systems
- Must have hands-on experience in ALL accounting software including:
- QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, Pastel, SAP, Oracle, Xero, ERP systems
- Maintain and optimize the accounting system for the cleaning business
- Train junior finance staff on use of accounting software and best practices
- Generate reports, dashboards, and automate processes to improve efficiency
#### 4. Business Support
- Support pricing, costing for residential, commercial, and pest control jobs
- Analyze profitability by service line, client, and branch
- Provide financial advice to management for decision making
- Manage company budget and variance analysis
#### 5. Internal Controls & Audit
- Develop and enforce internal controls and financial policies
- Ensure assets are safeguarded and fraud prevention measures are in place
- Review contracts, invoices, and payment schedules
### QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- ACCA Qualified or Finalist. CPA(K) is an added advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum 4-5 years experience as an Accountant, with 2 years at Senior level
- Proven experience in a service-based company is an advantage
- Expert in all accounting software: QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Xero, ERP, Advanced Excel
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and KRA systems: iTax, KRA PIN, ETR
### KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Technical: IFRS, VAT, PAYE, audit, budgeting, costing, reconciliations
- Software: Advanced Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Xero, ERP, Payroll systems
- Analytical: Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills
- Leadership: Team management and mentoring junior staff
- Other: High integrity, attention to detail, good communication, ability to work under pressure