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.