Financial Accountant - Nairobi At Crossboundary

Who You Are
You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets
You have a background in accounting for businesses who operate in Africa
You possess excellent attention to detail, but are solution-oriented and able to operate in environments that are constantly changing
You are comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously, and can prioritise and effectively deliver on tasks within the deadline
You are interested in leveraging automated systems/ platforms to streamline processes

Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including monthly closings, monthly/ quarterly financial statement preparation, financial and statutory audit, general ledger, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable

Ensure all transactions are recorded and coded accurately in Sage X3
Perform bank reconciliations
Perform intercompany reconciliations
Prepare consolidated accounts
Prepare tax returns

Liaise with the accountants in country to ensure local accounts are prepared timeously and accurately
Review and approve local tax submissions
Review local accounts
Prepare monthly invoicing run
Process weekly payment runs
Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
Maintain asset register
Provide information to external auditors for the annual audit
Assist with opening of new entities in new geographies
Assist with opening of bank accounts
Assist with other administration/ operational functions
Ad Hoc duties and support to the broader team

Qualifications
Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Certified public accountant (CPA, K) or ACCA qualification
3 –4 years' post qualifying experience