Job Description
Reports To: Finance & Administration Manager,
The Option One Distributors (East Africa) Limited is seeking to hire an accountants associate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting in the administration of the accounting of the Group’s Real Estate Division.
• Administration of the Division’s Tenancy Agreements Registers
• Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Bi-annual Accounts and Annual Accounts
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for the Division, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and other financial transactions
• Process invoices, monitor accounts payable, and manage collections from tenants
• Filing of tax returns and managing tax payments on time
• Assisting in the development of supplementary financial regulations and procedures to enhance internal controls
• Reconcile all business accounts to ensure our records match up
• Assist in the preparation for and coordination of external audits
• Any other duties that may be assigned.
Key Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree in either Accounting/ Finance/Economics
• CPA Qualification (Minimum of CPA II) or its equivalent.
• At least 2 years of work experience in an accounting role within a busy work environment;
• Advanced Excel knowledge a MANDATORY;
• A strong understanding of International Accounting Standards and Tax Regulations, including the Kenyan Companies Act, the Income Tax Act, and any other relevant laws.
• Accounting experience in real estate will be an added advantage