Accountant at Zeraki

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field.
• At least CPA III certification with 1-2 years of experience in a finance and accounting role.
• Previous experience with QuickBooks and the iTax platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• The ability to work independently and effectively manage personal and team deadlines, keeping deliverables in focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all revenue-based transactions are accurately recorded on QuickBooks.
• Perform bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations,
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances with the general ledger to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, aging of receivables, and collection efforts for management review.
• Provide analysis of overdue accounts and trends to support decision-making.
• Prepare and file tax returns, including VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory taxes applicable in Kenya and Uganda.
• Work closely with the sales and invoicing teams to ensure all invoiced amounts are accurately reflected in the financial records.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures for both Litemore and its sister company, including preparing adjusting entries.
• Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during external audits for both Litemore and the sister company.
• Assist with payroll processing by tagging commissions to the accurate account owners, ensuring timely and accurate payroll disbursement in compliance with local regulations.