Vacancy Announcement
Background
Biofarms Limited
is a leading horticulture producing and exporting company specializing in
fruits, mainly avocado, mango, coconut, pineapple and passion fruits. We
envision to be the leading grower and exporter of organic certified fruits in
Kenya. Biofarms prides itself in quality and reliability, positioning as a
supplier of choice in the horticulture export sector.
Position: Accounts Assistant (1)
About the
Job
We are looking for a motivated
Accounting Assistant who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional keen to
details, communication and time management skills who will effectively and
efficiently manage all accounts payable. The ideal candidate is expected to immediately
add value to the accounting practices in finance department. You should be
thorough, accurate, and honest with good bookkeeping skills.
To be a successful candidate in
this position, you should understand basic Accounting principles and
proficiency with computers and software, such as MS Excel or QuickBooks. You
should be trustworthy, efficient, and organized.
Reporting:
The
position reports directly to the Senior Accountant. The job holder will handle
below but not limited to:
1. Follow-up and verification of invoices from
all third-party clients which includes but not limited to, suppliers, service providers
and casuals’ timesheet.
2. Posting of verified and signed suppliers and
other payment invoices into the accounting sage system for payment
3. Assist in month end close activities including
the preparation of journal entries and labor reports and balance sheet
reconciliations
4. Process all accounts payable activity ensuring
transactions are processed timely and accurately, initiating all payments both
electronically and with checks, credit card transaction processing Monitoring
daily payment communications and answering any queries related to payment
status.
5. Ensuring payments, amounts and records are
correct.
6. Any other duty as will be assigned
periodically
Education,
Knowledge & Experience
·
Diploma
in Business Administration-Accounting, Finance option or related discipline
·
Professional
Accounting Certification, PA part 2(section 4)
·
At
least 2 years previous experience in similar / related finance function
·
Good
working knowledge of accounting system (sage) is added advantage
·
Good
computer skills with advance Excel and Word
Core Values
and Required Skills
·
Team
player and good team management skills
·
Ability
to work as part of a team and take direction accurately.
·
Analytical
thinker and problem solver.
·
Competent
IT skills, particularly proficiency with spreadsheet software.
·
High
level of accuracy.
·
Extremely
organized in a manner that is easily read by others.
·
Trustworthy
and discreet when dealing with confidential information.
·
Administrative
skills.
All
applications with title “Accounts Assistant Position” to be send to hr@biofarms.co.ke on or
before CoB 13th June 2022.
+254 723 078 250 | info@biofarms.co.ke | © 2024 biofarms.co.ke
P.o Box 7277 - 01000, Thika - Kenya. The Avocado Complex - Athena, Off Thika - Garissa Highway