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Finance Associate Job in Kenya


Jb Level : JL3



Job Title :Finance Associate



Years of Experience : 2+



Reporting to : Head of Finance



About Ilara Health



At Ilara Health we are
building a network of technology-enabled primary healthcare clinics (PHCs)
delivering affordable, quality healthcare to Africas under-served communities
by partnering with local providers across the continent. Founded by
entrepreneurs passionate about the role technology can play in improving health
outcomes, Ilara Health helps over 2,000 clinics spread across Kenya deliver
care to over 3 million patients each year.Ilara Health is a venture-backed
company on an aggressive growth path and this is an opportunity to get into an
exciting, early stage startup that is bound to make an impact on healthcare
outcomes in Africa.



The Role



The Finance Associate will
work under the Head of Finance to support the Finance and Accounting function
in day-to-day operations as well as maintain order and transparency for the
companys finances. This will be a permanent role that will involve accounting,
reporting as well as ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory
compliance. The ideal candidate should be well versed in financial principles
and able to work comfortably with numbers and great attention to detail.



Responsibilities:





  • Inspect, verify, and reconcile
    accounts payables records and its balances

  • Analyze and prepare weekly
    accounts payables reconciliation reports for each of our payment channels.

  • Perform bank reconciliations

  • Preparation of assigned balance
    sheet schedules and assist in balancing general ledger accounts

  • Prepare adequate accruals for all
    unpaid invoices of a particular month and make releases once payment has
    been effected. All accruals should be reconciled to the general ledger on
    a monthly basis

  • Regular issuing of updated
    monthly statements to vendors by the 3rd of the subsequent month.

  • Assist in preparing payment
    vouchers ensuring proper documentation and recording to the accounting
    system on a daily basis.

  • Assist in ensuring efficient,
    timely and accurate recording of payments and tracking of accounts
    payable.

  • Assist
    in preparing and processing bank payments and reconciliation of banking
    activities

  • Posting
    revenue journals & revenue reconciliation

  • Assist
    in compiling and analyzing financial reports

  • Assist
    with audit related duties.

  • Support
    month-end closing procedures by passing necessary entries

  • Support
    with any other tasks as assigned by the management



Qualifications




  • University
    degree in Accounting, Finance,Commerce or related field

  • Enrolled,
    part or fully qualified in the accounting profession with a recognized
    institute (ACCA, CPA, and CIMA.)

  • Knowledge
    of IFRS and Kenyan tax legislation.

  • High/Unquestionable
    integrity and Exceptional work ethic

  • 2+
    years experience in the accounting and finance sector

  • Audit
    experience – Big 4 preferred



Who You Are




  • Growth
    driven and is a team mindset individual.

  • Attentive
    to detail, a keen and observant eye is crucial

  • Highly
    analytical with high proficiency in Ms Excel

  • Possess
    exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Self-motivated,
    creative and a self-initiator, highly organized and results-focused

  • Conscientious
    about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product.

  • Adaptability;
    Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over the same.

  • Comfortable
    with start-up environment; ambiguity, aggressive goals and targets, open
    company culture, flat company structure, and strong team spirit



How to Apply



Apply
for the job here



https://jobcenterkenya.com/finance-associate-job-in-kenya-4/

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