Summit Recruitment and Search
Finance Officer
Job Type Full Time
Experience3 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically proficient, and capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Finance Officer role Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounting records by posting transactions in accounting software (e.g., Pastel) and managing supporting documentation.
- Prepare and process payments, including payment vouchers, petty cash reconciliations, and supplier invoices.
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including timely filing and remittance of PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, and VAT.
- Reconcile dividend accounts for various issuers on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving unmatched transactions.
- Monitor issuer dividend bank accounts and liaise with banks to address upload delays, discrepancies, or fraudulent activities.
- Process and reconcile electronic dividend payments, including RTGS, EFT, and SFI, and manage cheque refunds and reversals.
- Support audits and financial reporting by preparing reconciliations, financial summaries, and providing required documentation.
Finance Officer role Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA Intermediate level (minimum).
- At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience.
- Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and statutory compliance.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Strong integrity, analytical skills, and a proactive mindset.
To apply for this job please visit www.summitrecruitment-search.com.