Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa
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The Catholic Secretariat of Mombasa is the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa (CAM) Administrative, facilitative and coordinative arm through which the CAM implements and coordinates various pastoral programs at the Archdiocese level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church.
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The Catholic Secretariat of Mombasa is the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa (CAM) Administrative, facilitative and coordinative arm through which the CAM implements and coordinates various pastoral programs at the Archdiocese level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church.
Reporting line
The senior accountant shall supervise two accountants and
reports to the Finance and admin manager.
Duties and responsibilities
- Overseeing
the accounting function including budgeting, cash flow management,
payroll, management periodic reporting’s, asset records management,
financial variance and accounts analysis, compliance with various legal
requirements regarding licenses, rates, labor laws and tax returns, and
also facilitating annual external audits; all these, in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and
procedures of CAM and all other applicable laws, rules and guidelines.
- Managing
the accounting department and overall supervision over the maintenance of
accounting records in the QuickBooks accounting system.
- Continuous
enhancement of internal control policies and procedures, and administering
them; including interpreting and explaining applicable rules, laws and
regulations to other department heads and staff.
- Assisting
in the development and adherence of current and long-term organizational
goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for the
organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- An
undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and a qualified Accountant
with CPA (K).
- A
minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a not for profit organization.
- Experience
in implementing and utilizing QuickBooks accounting software.
- Exposure
to International Financial Reporting Standards.
Personal Traits
- Is
a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest
- Is
a person of attested integrity, with high degree of stewardship of
resources
- Excellent
analytical, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication
skills.
- Result
oriented, self-motivated and energetic.
Closing date: 11th January, 2013
The applicants must include their certified testimonials
certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, recommendation from their parish
priests, three referees, and day time telephone numbers, and send them to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Archdiocese of Mombasa
Box 84425 – 80100
Mombasa.
Archdiocese of Mombasa
Box 84425 – 80100
Mombasa.
Or hr@mombasacatholic.org