Accountant

Savannah Informatics is a Kenyan e-Health software company founded by clinicians and finance specialists to deliver interoperable, connected solutions for healthcare facilities, organizations and regions. Our vision is to enable a better healthcare future for Kenya through pioneering use of information technology and knowledge creation

Accountant

Responsibilities

Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Record and post day-to-day financial transactions accurately and on time.

• Keep accounting records up to date and ensure that transactions are properly supported with the required documentation.

• Carry out routine reconciliations and follow up on any discrepancies identified.

• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.

• Assist with accounting for transactions between related companies.

• Maintain well-organised financial records and supporting documentation.

Accounts Payable and Payments

• Support the day-to-day management of accounts payable and ensure bills are processed on time.

• Process payments and maintain accurate payment records.

• Assist with monthly cash flow planning and payment scheduling.

• Support budget tracking, forecasting, and adjustments where required.

• Communicate with vendors on payment-related questions, discrepancies, and outstanding issues.

• Ensure that payments have the appropriate approvals and supporting documentation before processing.

Statutory Compliance

• Support payroll preparation and the reconciliation of statutory deductions.

• Assist with the preparation, filing, and payment of monthly statutory obligations, including PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, VAT, HELB, WHT, and other applicable deductions.

• Reconcile statutory payments and deductions against the accounting records.

• Support the reconciliation of eTIMS, iTax, and accounting records.

• Keep proper records of statutory filings, payments, and supporting documents.

Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and follow up on differences or outstanding items.

• Assist with intercompany account reconciliations.

• Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable balances.

• Reconcile sales and tax records across eTIMS, the accounting system, and iTax.

• Identify discrepancies and work with the relevant teams to resolve them promptly.