Expense Accountant at Hilalium & Sons (Ur Home ) Ltd
Hilalium & Sons (Ur Home ) Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Expense Accountant
About the Role
A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Review all employee expense claims (travel, entertainment, office expenses, etc.) for compliance with company policy, proper approval, and adherence to Kenyan tax laws
- Accurately and timely record expense vouchers in the accounting system
- Process and verify vendor invoices related to operational expenses for payment
- Manage employee expense advance requests, disbursements, and settlements
- Ensure all expense claims comply with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations on deductible input VAT, with particular attention to compliant Tax Invoices
- Assist in preparing supporting documents for tax filings related to expenses
- Ensure adherence to local Employment Act stipulations regarding travel allowances and related matters
- Prepare reporting and reconciliation documentation as required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Expense Accountant, Accounts Payable Accountant, or in a similar role within a Kenyan company
- In-depth knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, especially the application of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax on expenses
- Strong understanding of statutory documents in Kenya (e.g., KRA-compliant VAT invoices)
Required Skills & Competencies
- Hands-on experience with major accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero, Pastel)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Meticulous attention to detail with an analytical mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills to explain financial policies clearly to non-finance staff
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
Availability
Available immediately