Young Women Christian Association
(YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop
the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and
economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice
and peace for all humanity.
The Association invites application
for the position of an Accountant for its Branch in Meru.
The successful candidate will be
based in Meru and will report to the Branch Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- In-charge of the Accounts Department in the
Branch
- Timely donor and management reporting
- Preparation of the payroll on a monthly basis
- Create project accounts in the accounting
system
- Review Cashbooks and cashbook reconciliations
weekly.
- Maintain project-related records, including
contracts and change orders
- Report on project profitability to management
- Report to management regarding the remaining
funding available for projects
- Close out project accounts upon project
completion
- Preparation of year-end schedules for
Corporate Income Tax Returns and Annual Audit.
- Compile information for internal and external
auditors, as required
- Preparation and processing of various journal
entries related to general accounting.
- Compile and review subsidiary ledgers and
financial statements.
- Assist in the development, implementation and
maintenance of accounting systems and controls in conjunction with the
National Chief Accountant.
- Preparation of the annual budgets
- Perform special projects as directed by the
Branch Manager and the National Chief Accountant.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Finance/Accounts or an Advanced CPA
- At least three (3) years of relevant
accounting experience.
- Computer literacy and the ability to apply
accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of computerized accounting
software
Candidates that are interested and
meet the above qualifications are invited to apply.
An application with a detailed CV to
reach the under mentioned on or before 15th August 2014
Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya
eMail: hr@ywcakenya.org
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted
Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya
eMail: hr@ywcakenya.org
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted