Key Responsibilities

Year-End Financial Reporting

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  Prepare statutory year-end accounts for a portfolio of SME clients across various industries.
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  Reconcile general ledgers and ensure accurate financial records.
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  Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations including fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, payroll liabilities, inter company, and VAT accounts.
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  Ensure adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Kenyan GAAP.

Corporate Tax Compliance

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  Prepare and submit corporate tax returns (e.g., IT2C) in compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations.
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  Calculate deferred tax and ensure accurate disclosures in financial statements.
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  Address tax queries, audits, and compliance issues in coordination with clients and KRA.

Bookkeeping Review & Rectification

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  Review and clean up bookkeeping records submitted through platforms such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or Excel.
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  Reconstruct accounting records where necessary, ensuring full reconciliation of bank accounts, ledgers, and schedules.
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  Work with internal and external bookkeepers to resolve inconsistencies or missing data.

Client Communication

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  Act as the main point of contact for assigned year-end clients.
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  Communicate confidently and professionally with international clients, especially from the UK, US, and EU.
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  Lead virtual meetings to present financial results, explain tax implications, and outline timelines.

Internal Systems & Reporting

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  Maintain up-to-date documentation of workflows and client communications using practice management tools (e.g., Karbon, AccountancyManager).
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  Adhere to internal procedures and contribute to improvements in best practices.

Requirements

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  CPA-K, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
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  Minimum 3 years’ experience in a CPA firm or audit environment working with SMEs.
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  In-depth knowledge of year-end reporting, tax filing, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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  Experience reviewing or correcting bookkeeping performed by third parties.
  Desirable Experience
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  Exposure to international clients, especially from English-speaking markets.
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  Proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books).nderstanding of foreign exchange revaluations and multi-currency accounting.

How to apply

If you meet the above qualifications, send your application through this link
https://forms.gle/RVFd7WJSFRpZha839
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews