ACCOUNTANT
JOB TITLE: Accountant
LOCATION: Nairobi
REPORTING TO: Finance Manager
Vivo presently operates 29 physical stores in Kenya, two
stores in Kigali, Rwanda, Uganda and an online presence. Our Mission and
Vision, “To be Africa’s most loved fashion brand” and “Africa Dressing
Herself,” steer our five core company values. We prioritize our customers,
aiming to enhance their lives through our products while nurturing and
developing our talent and employees within the Vivo family.
This underscores our commitment to recruiting, cultivating,
and retaining the brightest minds globally. Embracing our fundamental
principles, #Our People First, #One Team, #Delight Our Customers, #Challenge
the Status Quo, and #Own the Result, #Question, challenge,
improve fosters a distinctive culture throughout our organization, enabling us
to unlock the immense potential of this dynamic industry.
If you possess ambition, intelligence, motivation,
dynamism, and a knack for influence and innovation, and you thrive in a
challenging, high-growth environment, you are the ideal candidate for our
team.
Job Purpose:
The accountant will report directly to the Finance Manager
and will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the Finance systems and
processes are both efficient and effective and that principles of accounting
are applied in order analyze financial information. You will also be
responsible for ensuring that the following reports are prepared on time;
Monthly Cash and Merchants Reconciliation reports, Petty Cash Reconciliation
Reports.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all Company Assets
are Tagged and that the Asset Register is well maintained, adhering and
enforcing the appropriate accounting control procedures. You will also assist
in tracking cash flow, developing budgets and ensuring accuracy in financial
reporting as well as ensuring expenses stay in balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Record
and reconcile daily retail transactions (POS systems, bank statements,
cash handling).
- Manage
accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections
and reconciliations of these accounts
- Ensure
sales reconciliation and monthly sales reports is prepared
- Ensure
that all revenues have been captured in the system on time and are
reflected in the collection accounts and bank.
- Etims
reconciliation by ensuring that output tax from sales and input tax is
well captured in the system and at the store levels
- Ensure
all statutory; NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT, WHT and Installment tax are filed
and paid in a timely manner.
- Ensure
that cash is banked daily and records updated on Cashbook and perform
monthly merchants’ reconciliations
- Analyze
sales trends and variances (sales contribution per tender-type
- Liaison
to all banks and other cash related third parties
- Enhancing
a good relationship with our suppliers and both internal and external
customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial
processes.
- Ensure
that Fixed asset register for Company is well maintained and all assets
are tagged and optimally insured.
- Support
budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the company.
Key Skills
- Decision
making: Willingness and ability to make big picture decisions
that are in the best interest of the entire company. Ability to
appropriately review data and come to conclusions.
- Problem
solving: A problem-solving mindset to any challenging situation.
- Shared
leadership: Commitment to working in teams. Proven ability to
successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrix environment.
- Agility: Ability
to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid change, including
the ability to deal with shifting priorities.
- Strong
team player: able to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly
and effectively
- Creative: An
innovative thought process.
- Enthusiasm: Energy
and determination to achieve results
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Finance related Field
- CPA
Part III
- 5
Years’ experience, preferably in retail.
- Strong
proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, any ERP) and Excel.
- Excellent
understanding of IFRS and local accounting standards.
- Added
Advantage: Experience or familiarity with accounting regulations and tax
frameworks in Rwanda and Uganda or Previous work exposure in multi-country
retail operations.