Accountant & HR Officer Job Wilson Airport Hospital

• Maintain full and accurate accounting records using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel).
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable; manage invoicing and collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage petty cash.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement).

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and report on significant variances.

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory returns including:
• VAT (Value Added Tax) to KRA via iTax.
• Corporation Tax (Income Tax).
• PAYE (Pay As You Earn) and withholding taxes.
• NSSF (National Social Security Fund) and NHIF (National Hospital Insurance Fund) deductions and remittances.
• Liaise with external auditors and facilitate the annual audit process.

• Prepare the monthly payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, bonuses, and deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, pension).
• Issue payslips and manage any payroll-related queries from staff.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: drafting job descriptions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting, interviewing, and conducting background checks.
• Prepare offer letters and employment contracts.
• Facilitate the onboarding and orientation process for new hires.

• Maintain and update employee records (personal files, contracts, leave records) in strict confidence.
• Manage employee leave, attendance, and timekeeping systems.
• Prepare HR-related letters (appointment, promotion, warning, termination).

• Support the performance management cycle, including appraisals and performance reviews.
• Implement and educate employees on company policies and procedures.
• Address employee grievances and provide basic counselling support in line with company policy.
• Assist in implementing set staff performance targets
• Together with the management team decide and implement the commission based on performance.
• Develop guiding departmental excel templates where applicable or as instructed by the line manager.

• Ensure compliance with the Kenyan Employment Act, 2007 and all other relevant labour laws.
• Handle staff exits and ensure clearances and final dues are processed as per the law.
• Any other duty provided by the manager in the spirit of team work

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A degree with a double major or minor in HR is a strong advantage.

• CPA K (Certified Public Accountant of Kenya) qualification is mandatory.
• Human resource management experience.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of proven experience in a similar dual role or in a full-charge accounting role with significant HR responsibilities.
• In-depth, practical experience using major accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Solid experience with the iTax platform and KRA procedures.

• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of Kenyan accounting standards and tax laws. Strong understanding of the Kenyan Labour Laws and HR best practices.
• Software Proficiency: High proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems).
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports.
• Integrity: Unimpeachable ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Organization: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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