Position Title: Accountant
/ Administrative Officer
Objectives of the Assignment: The Accountant / Administrative Officer is responsible for managing the office finances and assisting with administrative issues. We are is looking for a reliable accountant to grow with the organization.
Objectives of the Assignment: The Accountant / Administrative Officer is responsible for managing the office finances and assisting with administrative issues. We are is looking for a reliable accountant to grow with the organization.
Responsibilities
The Accountant / Administrative
Officer’s responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:
Financial responsibilities
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Managing petty cash system
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Verifying the accuracy of all
purchase orders and supporting documentation
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Tracking and entering into Quickbooks
all office financial transactions
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Maintaining the financial filing
system in accordance with guidelines
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Paying taxes to the appropriate authorities
when necessary
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Managing accounts receivable and
accounts payable
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Reconciling the bank accounts
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Compiling quarterly and annual
financial reports for the management
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Providing financial information on
request.
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Liaising with regulatory bodies or
approved consultants to ensure compliance by the organization for financial
related matters.
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Other tasks as required
Administrative responsibilities
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Assisting in managing the Human
Resource function, including maintaining leave calendars, drafting employment
agreements and other documents, and updating health insurance enrollment
information
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Ensuring all assets are tagged and
keeping record of movement of assets
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In link with the Finance Director,
organizing the procurement of the goods and services for Kenya
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Managing relationship with office
complex and organizing logistics for the office
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Providing support in logistics &
travel arrangements to be made as per requirements
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Providing support in organizing
global conference calls, meetings, workshops and other events
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Other tasks as required
Reporting: The Accountant / Administrative Officer reports to the
Operations Director.
Assignment Period: This position is permanent with an initial probation period of
three months.
Posting Details
This position is Nairobi-based.
The position requires the holder to
be able to undertake tasking at short notice.
The position requires the holder to
be able to work effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision.
The selected candidate must be able
to plan and manage their own time effectively.
Qualifications
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CPA II minimum
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Degree in Accounting, Commerce,
Business Administration or other relevant areas preferred
Experience
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2-3 years of work experience in
accounting including:
o Keeping office financial records for a small to medium sized organization
o Submitting taxes to appropriate local authorities
o Preparing financial reports
o Maintaining a petty cash system
o Keeping office financial records for a small to medium sized organization
o Submitting taxes to appropriate local authorities
o Preparing financial reports
o Maintaining a petty cash system
Skills and Attributes:
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Strong problem solving and
communication abilities
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Organized and self-motivated
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word and
Excel required; proficiency with Quickbooks preferred
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Possesses honesty, integrity, and
strong work ethic
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Reliable and punctual in quality and
timing of work
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Collaborative and thrives in a team
environment
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Excited by and open to new ideas and
new ways of doing things
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Cooperative and supportive attitude
and behaviour
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Willingness to take on additional
areas of responsibility relevant to the role
To apply, kindly send your updated CV
to admin@databit.net no later than 5pm, 2nd March, 2018.