Catholic Diocese of
Nakuru
The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position;
Diocesan Assistant Accountant
Job Description:The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position;
Diocesan Assistant Accountant
Reporting to the Financial Administrator and functionally to the Senior Accountant the incumbent is expected to ensure technical support is given to institutions by assisting in production of all relevant financial reports in compliance with CDN Policies and guidelines; and also by ensuring that programme and projects financial reports are adequately prepared in accordance with agreed funding requirements.
Key Result Areas;
- Prepare
project financial reports complying with funding agreements.
- Directly
make payments pertaining to projects activities
- Ensure
adequate control and monitoring of receipts and utilization of financial
resources.
- Advise
management on the most rational way of spending.
- Preparation
of monthly bank reconciliations of the various bank accounts.
- Analyze,
control and accurately maintain relevant general ledger accounts.
- Maintain
relevant subsidiary ledger accounts.
- Assist
in set up and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and
internal control.
- Code
raw financial data before it is posted in the accounting system.
- Participate
in development and implementation of new financial policies and
procedures; interpret and assess the impact of changes and make
recommendations on follow up actions.
- Verify
payments for accuracy and budget provisions for further processing
- Maintain
proper filing system by sorting vouchers according to classifications
- Ensure
timely preparation of monthly financial reports for all income generating
activities (IGA’S) of the Diocese
- Ensure
that all financial transactions are adequately documented.
- Assist
in carrying out internal audits whenever necessary.
Qualifications and Skills
- CPA (K)
with 3 years working experience in a similar position
- Bachelor
of Commerce degree (Accounting Option) will be an added advantage.
- Possess
good analytical and coordinating skills with ability to apply accounting
techniques to a wide range of operational situations.
- Knowledge
of computerized accounting packages and systems.
- Strong
leadership, supervision and interpersonal and report writing skills.
- General
knowledge of development partners’ financial policies, rules, regulations
and procedures.
- Must be
a practicing Catholic.
- Should
be 30 years and above
Interested candidates should submit their applications,
enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three
referees and day time telephone contacts to:
Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru
Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru
or E-mail us –
cdnhr@yahoo.com
So as to be received by 10th May 2012.
So as to be received by 10th May 2012.
Kindly indicate
Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru is an Equal Opportunity Employer