Finance Assistant

As a Finance Assistant, you will be involved in managing a general ledger and finance compliance matters for the Kenya business for monthly group reporting, performing day to day accounting, debt collections, accounts payables, invoicing & accounts receivables, local statutory reporting, monthly tax returns and forecasting and supporting annual external audits. Specific Responsibilities: Debt Collection Follow-up on collections from customers via calls, emails and visits to ensure collection targets are achieved month-on-month Maintaining strong relationships with customers, providing excellent customer service, and addressing their queries Initiating collection actions, such as demand notice, suspension letters and legal proceedings to clear all outstanding debts Prepare and circulate accurate customer statements of accounts to assist with collections Negotiating payment plans, deadlines, and terms with customers Collection of WHT certificates from customers Make sure 90% of invoices do not go beyond 90 days Financial Accounting Maintain accurate ledgers in Zoho Books by ensuring monthly reconciliations are done Reconcile cash and bank entries with deposits and expenses daily Ensure all transactions have supporting documents stored in ZohoBooks, Zoho Workdrive, and physical files where applicable Report daily cash balances Petty Cash management Fiscal Compliance Calculate and file VAT taxes accurately and on time Ensure WHT deductions are made and paid to KRA on time Collect WHT certificates from KRA and send them to vendors promptly Accurately deduct and pay all statutory and PAYE taxes to the KRA, NSSF, and NHIF

To qualify for this role, you should have the following: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional accounting certifications e.g. CPA, ACCA etc Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance Willingness to embrace the complexities of scaling, to get involved in operational tasks where necessary, and remarkable enthusiasm and willingness to support PAIX's growth Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions