Bookkeeper

at Sokowatch
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted October 21, 2021
Category Finance
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Sokowatch enables informal retailers to order products at anytime via SMS or mobile app, and receive free same-day delivery to their store. This makes it easier for shopkeepers to source goods and helps manufacturers ensure that their products are consistently available to consumers.

Job Details

We are searching for a stellar Bookkeeper to assist our Head of Payables in verifying invoices, scheduling payments, cash management, maintaining records, and posting transactions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Match purchase orders with invoices, delivery notes, goods received notes
  2. Liaise with the supplier relations team to confirm that contract terms have been satisfied prior to processing payment
  3. Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments and credit notes on the accounting system
  4. Verify cash and inventory numbers on accounting system
  5. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax declarations, including payroll, operating and business taxes
  6. Prepare payables reports and other financial and analytical reports for review by management

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess:

  1. 3+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in retail, at a company with over $100,000 USD in annual turnover, or at a leading regional or international accounting firm
  2. Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration; CPA a plus but not required
  3. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  4. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills, preferably Quickbooks
  5. An enthusiastic team player and strong interpersonal skills.
  6. A collaborative, team player with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment
  7. Fluency in English (both oral and written) and the ability to communicate with sophistication within a business setting.
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