Financial Accountant – Nairobi at Cross Boundary-how to apply

Job Description

• CrossBoundary is recruiting a Financial Accountant to join our team in Nairobi.
• To create memorable and interesting learning experiences, use a range of teaching strategies, such as role-playing, simulations, team building activities, and group discussions.
  Making sure the company is running successfully and efficiently will be the main responsibility of the financial accountant.The primary duties will involve maintaining accounting records, assessing and controlling risk, making sure regulations are followed, releasing financial statements, supervising accounting activities, analyzing financial data, tracking expenses, projecting income, organizing audit procedures, and guaranteeing the accuracy of financial data. The accountant will collaborate closely with the management group, the manager of finance and operations, and other team members to effectively manage the company both domestically and globally.

Who You Are

• You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets
• You have a background in accounting for businesses who operate in Africa
• You possess excellent attention to detail, but are solution-oriented and able to operate in environments that are constantly changing
• You are comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously, and can prioritize and effectively deliver on tasks within the deadline
• You are interested in leveraging automated systems/ platforms to streamline processes

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including monthly closings, monthly/ quarterly financial statement preparation, financial and statutory audit, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Ensure all transactions are recorded and coded accurately in Sage X3
    • Perform bank reconciliations
    • Perform intercompany reconciliations
    • Prepare consolidated accounts
    • Prepare tax returns
  • Liaise with the accountants in country to ensure local accounts are prepared timeously and accurately
    • Review and approve local tax submissions
    • Review local accounts
• Prepare monthly invoicing run
• Process weekly payment runs
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Maintain asset register
• Provide information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Assist with opening of new entities in new geographies
• Assist with opening of bank accounts
• Assist with other administration/ operational functions
• Ad Hoc duties and support to the broader team

Qualifications
Ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Certified public accountant (CPA, K) or ACCA qualification
• 3 –4 years’ post qualifying experience