Job description

Zeraki is an award-winning EdTech startup committed to revolutionizing education across Africa. Our mission is to empower students, teachers, and parents by providing innovative technology solutions that make learning more accessible and effective. As we continue to expand and positively impact more lives, we are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented accountant to join our finance team. 

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field. 

• At least CPA III certification with 1-2 years of experience in a finance and accounting role.

• Previous experience with QuickBooks and the iTax platform. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. 

• The ability to work independently and effectively manage personal and team deadlines, keeping deliverables in focus. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all revenue-based transactions are accurately recorded on QuickBooks. 

• Perform bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations, 

• Reconcile accounts receivable balances with the general ledger to ensure accuracy. 

• Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, aging of receivables, and collection efforts for management review. 

• Provide analysis of overdue accounts and trends to support decision-making. 

• Prepare and file tax returns, including VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory taxes applicable in Kenya and Uganda. 

• Work closely with the sales and invoicing teams to ensure all invoiced amounts are accurately reflected in the financial records.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures for both Litemore and its sister company, including preparing adjusting entries. 

• Prepare necessary documentation and provide support during external audits for both Litemore and the sister company. 

• Assist with payroll processing by tagging commissions to the accurate account owners, ensuring timely and accurate payroll disbursement in compliance with local regulations.