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  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 hours ago
Our client, Riley Falcon Security Services is seeking to hire accountants.Riley Falcon Security Services is a premier security and logistics provider with over 40 years of experience serving both the private and public sectors. They provide a comprehensive suite of security and transport solutions, including Manned Guarding, Electronic Surveillance, Riley Courier, and Cash-In-Transit (CIT).Riley Falcon Security Services is seeking detail-oriented Accountants to join their finance team at their Nairobi Head Office. These roles are critical in supporting the financial integrity of their nationwide security infrastructure and high-volume logistics division.DescriptionThe successful candidates will manage complex financial cycles for either our Security or Logistics & Courier divisions:
  • Revenue & Invoicing: Manage end-to-end billing for guarding contracts, technical installations, or courier services. You will reconcile dispatch and deployment logs with invoices to prevent revenue leakage.
  • Debtors Management: Proactively manage accounts receivable, perform credit-worthiness analysis for new corporate accounts, and ensure timely collections to maintain healthy cash flow.
  • Payroll Management: Accurately process monthly payroll for a large, diverse workforce, including commissions, overtime, and all statutory deductions (PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy).
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Perform variance analysis on operational costs such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, uniforms, and equipment.
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with Kenyan tax laws, including timely filing of VAT (ETR/TIMS reconciliation) and all other statutory returns.
  • General Accounting: Manage petty cash, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable for suppliers and operational materials.
Education
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is an added advantage.
  • Professional Certification: Fully certified CPA-K or ACCA equivalent, with active ICPAK membership.
More Details on Experience
  • Experience: 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience. Experience specifically within the Logistics, Courier, or Private Security industries is highly preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage), advanced Excel, and a strong working knowledge of iTax and automated payroll systems.
  • Attributes: High integrity, ability to meet strict deadlines, and excellent communication skills for debt collection and stakeholder management.

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