Finance Associate

About the role:

• The Finance Associate will be assigned to the Accounts Department under the close supervision of the Finance Manager. Role will include but not limited to Supplier Invoice Booking, Reconciling and Adjusting Supplier Ledgers, Bank Reconciliations, and timely Recording of Transactions.

What you will be expected to do

• Review of Expenses/supplier invoices in compliance with tax regulations and policy and ensure correct postings flow to SAP4HANA
• Posting of vendor invoices and payments and updating the payment request tracker to ensure there are no duplicates
• Maintaining proper cloud filing systems of all accounting and finance documents and vouchers in a manner which ensures ease in retrieval and reference.
• Confirmation of partner and cash customer payments and approval of sales order for dispatch
• Reconciling Supplier and customer Accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Assist the tax team in the filing of monthly VAT, weekly WHVAT and WHT returns as well as Reconciliation of the ledgers vis-à-vis iTax general ledgers
• Perform Bank and General Ledger Reconciliation to ensure that all banks have been reconciled on weekly and Monthly basis. These are bank accounts and M-Pesa wallets
• Sending out swift and payment advice (POPs) to suppliers and respective parties once payments have been closed in conjunction with the senior finance associate.
• Month End Close – Ensuring the depreciation run is done, Forex revaluation run, Provisions, Prepayments, Deferred revenue, Expense verification, VAT writebacks are posted accurately and on a timely basis.
• Work closely with the call center team to ensure timely M-Pesa customer refunds and reversals are done within SLA timelines and ensure the payout slips are shared in a timely basis
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager 

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Hold Degree in Finance, Accounting, or any other related field. Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA) is a must.
• Have at least 1-2 years’ work experience in finance and accounting
• Are Computer literate, proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Have  strong Analytical and Communication skills. 
• Are a team player and proactive to learn. 
• Are honest and of high integrity. 
• Are able to work under pressure with strict deadlines and with minimal or no supervision. 
• Are proficient in Data Entry and Management.