Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Reports To: Finance Manager

 

Job Summary

The Accountant manages daily financial transactions, ensures accurate records, and keeps the company compliant with tax laws. This role involves direct collaboration with the Finance Manager to maintain financial health and support business operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Banking Operations:
   1. Monitor bank account balances daily and update the Finance Manager on cash flow status.
   2. Complete regular bank reconciliations to match bank statements with company ledgers.
   3. Identify and quickly resolve any banking errors, unrecognized fees, or transaction delays

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1. Check Management & Payments:
   1. Prepare and issue checks, wire transfers, and electronic payments to vendors and suppliers.
   2. Verify that all payment requests have the necessary managerial approvals before processing.
   3. Keep a secure, sequential log of all written, canceled, and voided checks to prevent fraud.

 

1. Billing & Client Accounts:
   1. Create and send out accurate invoices to clients based on contracts or project milestones.
   2. Review accounts receivable reports to identify overdue client balances.
   3. Contact clients professionally to follow up on late payments and resolve billing disputes.

 

1. Tax Filing & Compliance:
   1. Calculate and prepare the company’s monthly and annual tax returns (like VAT and income tax).
   2. Submit all statutory returns and payments electronically before official deadlines to avoid fines.
   3. Organize clear tax schedules and documents so the company is always ready for audits.

 

1. Filing & Record Keeping:
   1. Organize all financial documents, invoices, receipts, and vouchers into a clear digital and physical filing system.
   2. Maintain and archive financial historical records according to company policy and legal requirements.
   3. Restrict access to sensitive financial folders to protect confidential company data.

 

1. Petty Cash & Internal Controls:
   1. Manage the physical petty cash box, ensuring it is kept safe and locked.
   2. Disburse minor cash amounts for approved office expenses and collect a valid receipt for every transaction.
   3. Reconcile petty cash regularly to ensure the remaining cash matches the receipt total.

 

Required Skills

• Core Accounting Skills:
  • Strong understanding of standard bookkeeping rules, debits, credits, and general ledgers.
  • Ability to accurately calculate business taxes and understand basic financial statements.
  • Knowledge of internal controls, especially how to keep cash handling separate from record keeping

 

• Software & Technology:
  • Hands-on experience using accounting software (such as QuickBooks, Xero, or an ERP system).
  • Good command of Microsoft Excel for organizing data, sorting lists, and using basic formulas.
  • Experience navigating corporate online banking platforms for transfers and balance checks

 

• Professional & Personal Skills:
  • High attention to detail to catch numerical errors in invoicing, data entry, and banking.
  • Good communication skills for handling sensitive conversations about late payments with clients.
  • Strong organizational habits to keep thousands of receipts and documents neatly filed.
  • Total integrity and honesty when dealing with physical cash and confidential business numbers.

How to Apply – Submit your CV at: careers@kaso.africa

Deadline – 16th Sept 2026