Accountant

We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements alongside comprehensive management reports. - Maintain the general ledger, process journal entries, and perform regular account reconciliations to ensure data integrity. - Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including the oversight of both accounts payable and accounts receivable. - Reconcile property-specific accounts, including rent rolls, service charges, and vendor payments, ensuring alignment with lease agreements. - Monitor tenant accounts and rental income while ensuring accurate billing processes and timely collections. - Prepare and file statutory returns-including VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and property taxes-in strict adherence to Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations. - Ensure full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and all applicable local accounting laws. - Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, performing variance analysis against actual performance. - Provide financial insights and analysis to support property profitability reviews and operational decision-making. - Coordinate effectively with property managers, vendors, tenants, and external stakeholders to resolve financial queries. - Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and undertake special accounting projects as required by management. Requirements: - Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Possess a professional accounting qualification such as CPA- K, ACCA, or an equivalent certification (preferred). - Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, with preferred exposure to real estate or property management sectors. - Demonstrate proficiency in accounting software systems such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or other ERP platforms. - Exhibit strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools. - Possess a solid understanding of general ledger management, tax compliance regulations, and financial reporting standards.