Assistant Accountant Job Vacancy in Kisii Kenya

Igare Rural Development Organization (IRDO) with funding from the Community Environment Facility (CEF II) of the Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF), which is a trust of the European Union and the Government of Kenya, is looking for Assistant Accountant for its Three-year project titled “Rehabilitation of Nyankongo Swamp and Conservation of river Rigare catchments”

Key Functions

Ensure that the Project operations are supported by efficient and effective financial management systems and procedures and that all funds are properly utilized and accounted for and asset management

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparation of cheque and cash payment vouchers, taking them for authority to pay and issuing out cheques.
  • Procurement of standard items and consumables for the project office
  • Handling all project daily cash transactions and keeping petty cash float.
  • Maintenance of stores ledger
  • Maintenance of capital (asset) items inventory
  • Responsible for the processing of payroll for the project
  • Preparation of financial reports
  • Handling the payments of statutory and other payroll deductions and filing annual returns to the relevant government bodies
  • Doing banking duties and collecting funds for project activities.
  • Assist in the handling all Insurance matters as relates to project assets
  • Support project manager in management of community project

Qualifications

CPA Part 1, with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in fully computerized environment

Or

CPA Part 2, with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Other Qualifications
  • Computer trained – Microsoft based software
  • Valid riding License will be an added advantage

If you have the above qualifications submit your application to:

The PIC Chairman
Igare Rural Development Organization
P.O Box 3949- 40200
Kisii

Email: info@irdo.or.ke

The application must be received on or before 11/10/2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. 


The applicants must enclose an up to date CV with details of their telephone contacts.