Posted:Oct 3
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Telecommunications
Description:
The world is rapidly changing and the job market is no exception, with the future of work becoming increasingly dependent on digital skills. Unfortunately, young people are struggling to keep up and are three times more likely to be unemployed compared to other age groups, leading to long-lasting impacts on their careers and financial stability. To address this problem, a cutting-edge workforce extension program has been developed to train and connect young people to digital and tech job opportunities. The program emphasizes the development of innovation, creativity, and soft skills, which are crucial for success in the job market. It delivers the program over the internet, making it accessible and convenient for young people from all backgrounds and locations to participate and gain the skills and experience they need. The program also provides a platform for young people to connect with industry professionals and gain practical experience in their field of interest. This is a game-changer for youth unemploy
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ledgers.
- Process invoices, bills, and expenses; manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, credit card, etc.) and support closing activities.
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist in financial statement preparation.
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
- Support monthly and year-end closing activities.
- Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures.
- Assist in generating management reports and preparing deliverables as required.
- Organise, upload, and maintain supporting documents within accounting systems.
- Identify inefficiencies; suggest and help implement process improvements.
- Work with tools like QuickBooks Online Accountant, or ERP systems, and leverage advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
- Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, e.g., CPA(K) or ACCA.
- Minimum 1 year of practical accounting or bookkeeping experience.
- Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles (e.g., accruals, ledgers, reconciliations); exposure to U.S. GAAP preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (including pivot tables, v-lookups, data analysis).
- Experience with QuickBooks Online Accountant required; familiarity with ERP/accounting systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational, mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly, learn continuously, and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Experience working in a startup environment.
- Exposure to multi-currency or international accounting.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
