Accountant Role

  • Full-time

Company Description

Burhani Engineers Limited Company is one of the best engineering companies in Nairobi, Kenya. We are committed to excellence and have been a cornerstone of innovation and reliability in the engineering industry for many years.

Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions to various sectors. Our expertise spans across electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering, as well as instrumentation, allowing us to cater to a wide array of projects.

Job Description

Job Purpose 

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and analytical professional with a solid background in audit and accounting and at least two years of hands-on experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting, conducting internal and external audits, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the overall financial operations of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Record day to day financial transactions ensuring accurate data entry in compliance with accounting standards.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements and ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. • Monitor bank balances and coordinate cash flow planning.

• Fixed Assets & Inventory – maintain up to date fixed asset register and perform periodic asset verification, calculate and post depreciation expenses monthly and monitor asset disposals, additions and transfers.

2. Internal Controls & Audit.

• Prepare financial reports and assist in month-end and year-end closings and generate trial balance.

• Support external audit processes by preparing audit schedules and documentation and responding to audit queries.

• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements to processes.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.

• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks and other external parties when necessary.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance.

• Assist in filing statutory returns and timely payments.

• Support tax consultants and respond to tax queries or audits.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification (partly or fully qualified).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in auditing and accounting (internal audit, external audit, or financial accounting roles).

• Proficiency in accounting software e.g Tally and ERP.

• Advance excel skills and good command of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Hands on experience in process improvement or automation.

• At least 2 years’ experience in working with audit firms.

• Experience of working in multiple currencies environment.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, audit procedures, and tax regulations.

Additional Information

Key Competencies:

• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills. • Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach.

• Organizational skills and time management abilities • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Proactive, ability to use own initiative, and willingness to accept responsibility.