Industry: Trading, ,

Gross Salary: Kshs 80,000,

Our client is a renowned trading corporation. They seek to hire an Accountant who will be tasked with accounts payable and reconciliations as well as have a good attitude and interpersonal skills which are required for sales.

Key Responsibilities – Accounting

• Liaise and follow up with suppliers to request for invoices for payment for goods and services consumed.
• Confirm accuracy posting for all the supporting documents such as LPO and Delivery notes.
• Maintain a petty cash expenditure schedule in the format provided by the Company.
• Ensure that cash purchase control is reconciled against payments on daily basis.
• Follow up on, collect and allocate payments on daily basis.
• Maintain finance and accounting files and records on daily basis.
• Prepare VAT online return by 16th of every month.
• Prepare NSSF, NHIF, and PAYE returns by 5th of every month.
• Follow departmental procedures, policies and SOPs.
• Perform any other duties that may be allocated to you by the Head of Office

Responsibility – Sales:

• To identify new customers for existing products and develop plans to support the growth of new and existing customers.
• Bring new business by targeting new market segments in the field of steel.
• Conduct market research for potential target clients based on the company’s trading commodities.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls with prospective clients and follow up to execute the meetings.
• Learn about the industry and how the company provides a competitive solution for potential customers.
• Conduct background research on competitors.
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices.
• Work within a team and support other team members to deliver excellent sales.

Key Requirements 

• Bachelor of Commerce – Finance
• CPA 3 or equivalent qualifications.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar experience.
• Well understanding on foreign culture.
• No restriction on business trips abroad.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
• Highly motivated and dynamic.
• Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a team player.
• High computer literacy (Accounting ERPs).
• Ability to manage own workload independently.
• Ability to set goals and develops action plans.