Accounts Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Assistant Accountant
We are an international capacity building and research consultancy firm offering technical consultancy and training services designed for individual and organizations in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health; humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water and sanitation sectors.
We are currently interested in a young dynamic and results driven candidate who is passionate about developing his/her research skills and experience in practical statistics, monitoring and evaluation.

Responsibilities

·         Handling office administration duties.
·         Preparing monthly accounts statements.
·         Oversee debtors and creditors and ensure the reconciliation of their balances.
·         Maintain cheque payment summary.
·         Maintain the petty cash.
·         Do monthly bank reconciliations.
·         Maintain cheque payment summary.
·         Confirm supplier invoices entered in system Knowledge and submissions of all statutory returns such as PAYE, VAT etc.
·         Maintain monthly expenses & vat schedule Post expenses in system Post monthly customer withholding vat that is claimed
·         Procurement of goods and services including pre-qualification of suppliers.
·         Preparing monthly operational plans drawn from the work plan.
·         Preparing Payroll, NSSF, PAYE and NHIF.
·         Accounting duties: Maintaining accounting records, processing payments for suppliers, consultants (Trainers, others), bills and updating the accounting system.
·         To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting
·         CPA 3 and above
·         Proficient in QuickBooks.
·         At least 3years’ experience in a busy organization
·         Experience in designing databases is an added advantage.
·         Must be able to deliver under strict deadlines and handle pressure effectively.
·         Must be 30 years and above
How to Apply:
If you meet the above criteria, please send your application letter and CV to hr@indepthresearch.org with the subject title ‘Office Administrator / Accounts Assistant Officer’ on or before 6th November 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.