Assistant Accountant Job in Eldoret, Kenya

Assistant Accountant 

Reports To:Accountant

Role Objective

To assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the accounts Department

Duties and Responsibilities.

·                     Preparation of budget

·                     Monitoring of budget

·                     Ensure timely receipt of weekly branch returns.

·                     Prepare monthly reconciliations for collection and administration accounts

·                     Capture, receive, process, post and analyze all financial transactions on a daily basis

·                     Ensure data integrity at the entry point and output level

·                     Check audit trail and make necessary corrections

·                     Prepare schedule for final audit as allocated

·                     Confirm banking of money collected in branches

·                     Reverse all unpaid cheques and direct lodgments for posting

·                     Reconcile branch petty cash

·                     Reconcile stock accounts on a monthly basis

·                     Prepare, maintain and safeguard an accurate register of company assets

·                     Any other duties that may be assigned

Required Qualifications

·                     Minimum a diploma in Accountancy from a recognized institution or CPA 2 or both

·                     2-3 years experience in performing accounting duties   will be an advantage.

·                     Age: preferably below 35yrs.

Skills and Interests

·                     Excellent communication skills and ‘people’ skills

·                     Good negotiation skills

·                     A confident and positive attitude

·                     Basic counseling skills

·                     Ability to prepare reports, and proposal policies and procedures

·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet targets

·                     Good organizational and administrative skills

·                     The ability to work well in team

We are an equal opportunity

Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to eldvacancy@gmail.com on the Subject line clearly indicate which position you are applying for, not later than 30th July, 2012.