Reporting Accountant

Who we are:

iPay is an award-winning, reliable, and secure real-time end-to-end payment processing and billing service provider, that supports instant payments both online and in-store. We offer customized payment solutions for all businesses to accept digital payments both online, instore, as well as for your pay-on-delivery services.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.

• Responsible for accurate and timely book-keeping of the Company and sister companies

• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.

• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.

• Generate financial reports and statements to management for review.

• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely manner.

• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.

• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.

• Ensure tax returns are filed on a timely basis

• Partner with wider teams to ensure proper understanding of financial requirements

• Preparation of regulatory returns for the Company and sister companies.

Minimum required qualifications and experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience with at least 3 years in a reputable audit or accountancy firm. Industry experience particulary the financial services sector is an advantage

• Extensive accounting and/or tax experience (particularly Kenyan VAT) for more than 5 years

• Preferably an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Maths, Statistics, Business or Economics.

• Accountancy qualifications, i.e.CPA, ACCA - qualified or nearing completion

• Well-conversant with IFRS financial statements

• Knowledge of taxation of various African countries will be an advantage

• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases

• Expertise working with XERO

Skills and Competencies

• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details

• Ability to resolve complex problems within strict time constraints

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work autonomously and in teams

• Able to work well with other team members across cultures