Position: Sacco Accountant (REF: ACCNT/CCIA/2020)
Holder of a
Bachelor of Commerce degree or its equivalent from a recognized
University;
Is a CPA (K) and
member in good standing with ICPAK;
A minimum of 3
years relevant experience;
Prior experience
and exposure in the Sacco sector desired; and
Computer
proficiency for MS Office Suite and specialized accounting software.
Location: Nairobi
Job Description
Our client, a
medium-sized Sacco in Kitui County wishes to recruit a suitably qualified and
experienced individual to fill the below position; Reporting to the CEO,
the position will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the
Society’s Finance and Accounting operations. The position will also manage
staff within the Society’s accounts function.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of budgets and cash flow
projections
- Monthly bank and Mpesa account
reconciliations
- Preparation of final accounts, Trial Balance,
monthly balance sheet and periodical reports
- Liaison with both internal and external auditors
on audit controls and act on management letters and closure of all audit
queries
- Preparation and presentation of annual revenue and
capital budgets
- Management of staff payroll
- Keeping abreast with changes in financial
regulations and legislation
- Ensuring the society’s assets and
liabilities are recorded accurately and safeguarded
- Review and implementation of society’s financial
and accounting policies and procedures
- Providing guidance to the management on financial
and accounting matters
- Ensuring that adequate budgetary controls are in
place
- Advising and overseeing prudent financial
management and investment
- Submitting implementation work plans and ensure
proper reporting systems are in place
- Filling of statutory returns on time
- Any other lawful duty as may be assigned by your
supervisor from time to time
Qualifications
- Be of exemplary integrity and honesty
- Possess analytical and critical thinking
skills
- Possess excellent business writing skills
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Have excellent report writing and presentation
skills
- Possess Coaching and leadership skills.
How to apply
1. Download the online
form (open with adobe reader).
2. Must indicate the Job
Reference Number on the application form.
3. The form must be
submitted by end of day on 11th September 2020.