SACCO Senior Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

A SACCO based in Nairobi with branches countrywide is looking for an experienced qualified person to fill the position of Senior Accountant.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective financial and accounting policies and procedures.
  • To develop and apply effective financial accounting and reporting systems.
  • Management of the general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with internationally accepted accounting and financial reporting principles.
  • Prepare and analyze on a regular basis the SACCO’s business plans, budgetary estimates and provide explanations on variances.

  • Provide support to all other functions to enhance organizational goals.
  • Provide professional guidance to the C.E.O and the Board of Directors on all financial decisions in the SACCO.
  • Manage the FOSA operations in line with the current SASRA regulations.
  • Supervision of accounting staff and any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the C.E.O.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance options or CPA II and above.
  • Ability to carry out financial analysis, financial projections and budgeting
  • Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions in line with established policies and procedures
  • Superior knowledge and proficiency in computerized accounting operations
  • Outstanding leadership and managerial skills including coaching and training.
  • Experience in FOSA operations will be an added advantage.
  • Must have worked in a SACCO in a similar or related position for at least 3-5 years, two years of which must be at Supervisory level.
  • Must be 25-45 years of age.
The position is on contract basis, 3 years renewable.

Kindly submit your application with detailed CV, certificates and testimonials, stating your current position, current salary, expected salary, and three professional referees by 29th April 2011.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

The General Manager,
P. O. Box 55541-00200,
Nairobi.

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