Accountant Assistant

Healthy Kajuju is a high-growth natural foods company based in Kenya focused on creating products using high quality, nutrient-rich ingredients. Healthy Kajuju is redefining the standards of packaged foods and our products include breakfast cereals, snack bars, energy bites, crackers, burger patties and ice creams which are stocked in retail outlets across Kenya. The brand is dedicated to helping consumers eat and live well.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Accountant & Administrative Assistant to join our team. This applicant must be an extremely organised innovative self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

• Full-cycle processing and recording of accounts payable from receipt of invoice to payment in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage financial transactions.
• Communicate between suppliers, other departments and customers to support our growth.
• Monitor and record cash movement between various accounts.
• Invoice customers daily to ensure accuracy of sales data.
• Fulfil month-end close duties, such as reconciliation of bank and other accounts and processing monthly expense reports.
• File monthly tax returns.
• Present monthly financial reports and conduct thorough financial analysis to drive decision making.
• Procure inventory and oversee stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Other general accounting, financial or administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Proficient in accounting software, particularly Quickbooks.
• Excellent organisational, time management and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance
• Experienced in follow-through and completion of projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Resourceful, self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

Please send an email to our hr email address hr@healthykajuju.com and a coppy to jobs@bestlinks.co.ke with the title Accounts Assistant We are an equal opportunity employer. An online assessment will be part of the recruitment procedure.