KPMG Senior Accountant Jobs in Kenya
KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. Our purpose is to inspire confidence and empower change. We have a notable Africa Footprint serving clients across the continent. Our East Africa practice comprises Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. The Nairobi office serves as the regional coordinating office providing the required networking to facilitate delivery of services on a timely basis to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Monitoring of the monthly standard journals and updating of recurrent expenditure of the organization.
Review of the trial balance and ensuring periodic reconciliations are carried out for intercompany balances, ledger and sub-ledgers and other relevant balances.
Preparation of the income statement after month end and providing an analysis of the movement of revenues and expenditures.
Timely filing of entity tax and partner returns and ensuring our compliance with the local authorities with reviews of VAT, WHVAT and WHT returns.
Preparation of draft financial statements and supporting information for external audits and coordinate the process to completion.
Quarterly balance sheet preparation for different entities and consolidation with the region for partnership reporting and compliance of bank covenant requirements.
Maintenance of a fixed asset register and support documentation of all the control accounts in the balance sheet.
Ongoing interactions with business units to identify their needs and mutually develop solutions to meet them and resolve any challenges.
Consolidation of the annual budgets and a provision of the trend analysis from previous years performance.
Preparation of all global and ad hoc reports to ensure our compliance with our internal clients and KPMG International.
Participating in initiatives to develop and/or onboard reporting tools that enhance efficiencies and to also be part of the team developing solutions to ease access of information to users.
Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:
A bachelors degree in commerce from a recognized university with a Second Upper Degree/GPA 3.5.
Must be a CPA finalist or ACCA Qualified.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software programs and broad knowledge of current tax laws.
Possess a proven and consistent track record for at least five years in accounting and/or finance.
Be a team player, capable of coaching and developing finance and accounting staff, teachable and open to learning.
Understanding and knowledge of finance internal controls.
Personal attributes:
Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills.
IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Excel.
An eye for detail.
Team player with leadership capability.
Diligent and committed to excellence.
Excellent coordination and planning skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KPMG Senior Accountant Jobs in Kenya
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