Title: Accounts Assistant
Reports To: Finance Manager
Location: Kisumu
Hope for Victoria Children (HOVIC) is seeking to recruit an
Accounts Assistant to perform the functions outlined below.
Provide supportive function to the finance manager
Main Duties:
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Preparation of cheque and cash payment vouchers, taking them for
authority to pay and issuing out cheques.
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Handling all project daily cash transactions and keeping petty
cash float.
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Maintenance of capital (asset) items inventory
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Post transactions into ledgers
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Processing of payroll for the staff.
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Help in the preparation of financial reports
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Handle payments of statutory and other payroll deductions
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Undertake banking duties and collecting funds for the
organization.
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Support in the handling insurance matters.
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Data entry for bank reconciliation statements in the accounting
software.
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Any other duty allocated by the management from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be required through a
combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or
on-the-job-training).
Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
areas: Accounting, Finance, Business, or any related field with a minimum of
CPA part II
Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
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Working knowledge of computerized accounting and other computer application
packages
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High level of integrity to be able to handle assets, cash and
cash related transactions.
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Good interpersonal skills to be able to relate to people of
diverse backgrounds.
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Attention to detail to be able to scrutinize payment supporting
documents before effecting payment.
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Effective communication both oral and written
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Good organizing skills
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Relevant Job Experience
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At least two (2) years’ experience in a busy accounts office
(preferably an NGO).
Desirable Characteristics
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Highest level of honesty and integrity
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Desire to develop personally/professionally, willingness to
learn, develop new skills, and take on more responsibilities.
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Openness to working in a flexible work environment with fast
evolving systems and Procedures
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High level of initiative in improving the organization’s working
environment
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Results oriented to the point that person is willing to engage
hands-on with duties of all variety
Terms & Conditions
Applicants MUST quote current and expected salary.
Availability for interviews in the week of 25th - 30th November,
2013.
One year contract – renewable depending on performance and
availability of funds.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit application with CV and
testimonials to;
Director
Hope for Victoria Children
P.O Box 9350- 40140
Kisumu, Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for an
interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will
be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Email applications should be addressed to
hovicjobapplications@gmail.com and copy the same tocareers@hovic.org