The Bible Society of Kenya is a
non-sectarian, non-denominational organization that serves all Christian
Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian individuals by providing
them with the Word of God.
Our mandate is to share the Good News of
Jesus Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of
Holy Scriptures.
Accountant - Payables
Reporting to the Accounts Manager, the
successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial and
administrative services including processing and monitoring payments and
expenditures in a timely and accurate manner and ensuring vendors and suppliers
are paid within established time limits.
The principal duties of the position include:-
The principal duties of the position include:-
·
Review
and verify invoices for accuracy.
·
Set
invoices up for payment.
·
Lead
the expenditure and payment function for the Society, ensuring that while
paying all creditors promptly and within agreed terms, only for expenditure
that is valid and authorized.
·
Monthly
reimbursement of project floats to ensure smooth running of their operations.
·
Process
data in to the system to ensure that the records are up to date.
·
Ensure
accurate and timely processing of payment and journals of data into the
accounting system i.e. receipts, payments and, journals.
·
Maintain
vendor/suppliers files.
·
Produce
accounts payable reports as required.
·
Keep
reconciled vendors accounts and review them regularly for proper reporting and
good decision making by management whenever needed.
·
Manage
head office petty cash including reimbursements, daily reconciliations and
processing the entries into the system
·
Ensure
monthly stock takes for all BSK offices.
·
Provide
supporting documentation for audits.
·
Ensure
monthly stock reports are reconciled and file.
·
Process
payments and grants/donations to ensure accuracy and that all supporting
documents are attached and appropriately approved
·
Participate
in the internal audit reviews as required in accordance with the audit plan
through provision of the required information.
·
Plan
and ensure compliance with Company’s tax policy ensuring taxes are minimised
and exposure to penalties is avoided.
·
Participate
in budget preparation.
·
Manage
the cheque books to ensure security and reconcile cancelled cheques.
·
Monthly
reconcile the General Ledger with other payables.
·
Prepare
Local purchase orders (LPO) and keep the LPO book in safe custody
Minimum Requirements
·
A
Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
·
CPA
(2) or its equivalent.
·
Two
(2) years’ experience in a busy finance department.
Key Skills and Attributes
·
Considerable
knowledge of financial management, credit evaluation techniques, loss control
methods, due diligence processes and taxation law.
·
Considerable
knowledge of principles, methods and practices of governmental accounting and
budgeting.
·
Customer
service skills, communication and interpersonal skills.
·
Ability
to develop and prepare relevant reports for management.
·
Ability
to maintain professional status, high integrity and keep abreast of evolving
trends in accounting and finance through continuing professional development.
·
Proficiency
in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and
Outlook express including financial and statistical packages
·
Ability
to multi task and work with minimal supervision.
·
Ability
to follow-through tasks to completion.
·
Ability
to enforce organizational policies.
·
Keen
eye for details
How to Apply
The General Secretary
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: hr@biblesociety-kenya.org
To be reached not later than 8th December 2017