Vacant Position: Accounts
Clerk – Nairobi
Our client a school institution is currently recruiting for the above mentioned position.
Our client a school institution is currently recruiting for the above mentioned position.
The ideal candidate should have a
minimum of 3 years prior experience in the same capacity.
Reporting to the Finance Manager.
Job Description
·
Accurate day-to-day financial record
keeping and reporting.
·
Preparation of payment vouchers by
following laid down approvals and ensuring attachment of all relevant
supporting documents.
·
Providing input for cash advance
requests or requisitions and help in collection of the supporting documents for
these requests.
·
Update accounts payable ledgers,
ensure accurate posting to correct accounts, periods and perform
reconciliations.
·
Update accounts receivable and issue
invoices for school fees etc.
·
Post and process journal entries to
ensure all business transactions are recorded.
·
Process all vendor payments and
reconciliation with vendor statements.
·
Maintain cash book on the system and
perform monthly bank reconciliations.
·
Payroll postings and reconciliations.
·
Petty cash payment posting and
reconciliation.
·
Generating trial balance for the
Finance Manager’s review.
·
Post and reconcile MPESA PAYBILL
accounts.
·
Update financial data in databases to
ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
·
Be responsible for day-to-day
financial procedures including supplier payments, information sharing and
filing ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
·
Ensuring that invoicing and billing
agreements are correctly in place for all key suppliers.
·
Prepare and assist during external
and internal audits.
·
Participate in annual stock counts.
·
Perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Finance Manager.
Applicants’ Requirement
·
CPA (K).
·
At least 3 years’ experience in
finance and accounts management.
·
Excellent oral and communication
skills with the ability to present financial matters to non-financial managers.
·
High degree of computer literacy in
Microsoft Office products especially Excel and financial systems (ERP).
·
Ability to manage processes and maintain
accurate records.
·
Must have good organizational skills
so as to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.
·
Ability to work independently and
maintain flexibility in working hours.
·
Ability to coordinate tasks to meet
deadlines.
·
Must have good interpersonal skills.
Benefits offered
·
An interesting working environment.
·
Appropriate salary plus participation
in the Organization medical and pension scheme.
·
1 year contract with a possibility
for an extension.
How to apply:
Please email your cover letter and
updated word document CV to recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke indicating
clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for and current or
Last gross pay salary. (Accounts Clerk Post-Current/Last Gross pay XXXXXX)
NOTE: Consider unsuccessful if not
contacted within 7 days.
Please DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.
