Accountant at Distro – Nairobi

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Bookkeeping: Manage all aspects of monthly bookkeeping for clients, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, invoicing, inventory management, fixed assets, and class code management.

• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file sales, use, and excise tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

• Audits: Complete tax audits and worker’s compensation audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Peer Reviews: Conduct peer reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency in accounting practices across the team.

• Payroll Management: Process payrolls, submit payroll reports and deposits, and stay updated on payroll laws and regulations for compliance and accuracy.

• Client Communication: Respond promptly to client requests for ad hoc reporting or financial statement inquiries with clear and concise information.

• Team and Client Collaboration: Maintain proactive communication with internal team and clients to ensure information is shared and understood.

• Client Management: Manage accounting responsibilities for multiple clients, maintaining high organization and service standards.

• Policy and Procedure Development: Collaborate with management to develop, implement, and maintain high accounting and bookkeeping standards.

• Process Improvement: Provide insights and suggestions for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in all accounting functions.

• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned to support shareholders and contribute to the firm's success.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree or experience in finance or a related field

• 5-7 years of experience in bookkeeping

• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks

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