Job Title: Systems Accountant
Department: Finance
Location: Nairobi
Reporting Relationships
The Systems Accountant reports to the Finance DirectorDepartment: Finance
Location: Nairobi
Reporting Relationships
Job Summary
The Systems Accountant is responsible for the management of computerized accounting systems for the YWCA of Kenya.
To ensure computerized
accounting systems are running smoothly for timely and accurate reporting at
all levels.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- To
ensure computerized accounting systems are running smoothly for timely and
accurate reporting at all levels.
- Ensure
that end users are timely supported.
- Investigate
the causes of systems inadequacies.
- Provide
training in the use of system to the key stakeholders.
- Collection
of data, analyzing the information, and reporting to the management.
- Maintaining
and improving control procedures.
- Cost
analysis to reduce expenses of the company.
- Provide
major upgrades to the financial management information system.
- Review
systems audit trail.
- Process
payments, invoices and monthly bank reconciliation for the organization.
- Maintain
and improve control processes over reconciliations, reporting, operational
and other risks.
- Instrumental
in reducing reporting timelines and improving monthly and year end
reporting.
- Ensures
that the Accounting policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Preparing
quarterly financial statements.
- Preparation
of end year financial statements of YWCA Kenya.
- Ensure
that all financial records are well maintained.
- Perform
related duties as required.
Qualifications, experience and Competencies
- CPA
Part 2
- Bachelor‘s
degree in financial disciplines will be added advantage.
- Minimum
2 years experience in accounting knowledge and application
- Good
understanding of accounting processing and double entry.
- Ability
to plan, organize and review the work of lower level accountant.
- Ability
to explain systems and procedures to others in a clear and concise manner.
- Good
knowledge in IT especially in accounting systems.
- Good
support knowledge in pastel.
- Good
communication and writing skills.
Others
- Committed
Christian of 30 years and above
- Excellent
working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Self
motivated, honest and Team leader.
- Sound
character and good interpersonal skills
Send applications via email to;
YWCA of Kenya
Email: careers@ywcakenya.org
Application should be received on or by 31st May 2012.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.