Bridge Talent Management

Accountant -Renewable Energy at Bridge Talent Management

00100, Nairobi Kenya
May 16, 2024
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Job Description

Accountant -Renewable Energy at Bridge Talent Management

  • Our client in the renewable energy sector seeks an accountant to play a central role in their financial operations, ensuring precision and efficiency in all accounting activities. This role involves financial reporting and analysis to aid strategic decision-making. With a keen eye for detail and strong financial management skills, I will have a substantial impact on the company’s success and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Statements preparation, Reporting, Budgeting & Compliance.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements by general ledger reconciliations.
  • Maintaining support documentation for all expenses.
  • Intercompany reconciliations.
  • Monitoring and analyzing expenses in the different hubs. 
  • Liaise with the Head of Finance in the annual budget preparation. 
  • Tax computations on tax and payments.
  • Payments of suppliers in the country and follow-up of receivables.
  • Efficiently manage all external contracts (Suppliers, receivables) to ensure that all the Company’s expenditure is correctly authorized and accounted for.
  • Invoicing customers, maintaining customer statements and monthly payments reconciliation.
  • Ensure efficient and effective financial control systems and reporting mechanisms are in place. Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
  • Inform the team of the changes made in the statutory deductions (housing levy, NSSF, NHIF) and ensure that pay space also captures the changes correctly in case of any issues follow up with pay space support.

Tax

  • E-tims monthly reconciliations.
  • Filling monthly deductions to the relevant bodies and compliance certificates.

External Relationships, Annual Audits

  • Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, including banks and auditors.
  • Taking part in the annual audit and coordinating with the external auditors.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience, in an accounting role, preferably renewable energy sector 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle,
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and standards (e.g.,  GAAP or IFRS)
  • Meticulousness in reviewing financial records, and preparing accurate reports.

Accountant -Renewable Energy at Bridge Talent Management