Assistant Accountant (Management Accounts and Reports) Job in Kenya

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.

Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. 

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.

Assistant Accountant - Management Accounts and Reports

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Commerce – (Accounting or Finance) degree from a recognized University.
  • Certified Public Accountant CPA II and CPS II (Certified Public Secretaries).
  • At least 3 years of working experience in busy office(s)
  • Strong computer skills and hands on skills in Ms. Office packages, with knowledge of accounting packages eg. GP or similar ERP application
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good analytical, innovative, diagnostic  and reporting skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy, Evaluate and assimilate critical information when reaching conclusions and make logical, competent decisions.
  • Demonstrate cooperation and trust with colleagues, supervisors, teams and across departments
  • Tolerant to stress and long working hours
  • Bring best practices to the attention of the department.

Responsibilities
  • Keep a daily register of the university commitment
  • Processing of requisition; Local purchase orders and imprest by the end of each working day.
  • Preparation of annual budget. And projected cash flow, and posting of the same to budget module
  • Preparation of class status reports, Break even points, cost/benefit analysis for projects.
  • Performance reports for division, departments, schools or different centres
  • Allocation of the institutional budget to divisional and departmental levels.
  • Ensuring the installed budgetary control procedures are followed.
  • Avail the monthly budget to consuming department by 1st of every month.
  • Preparation of the actual departmental expenses by the 10th of every monthly.
  • Forecast of incomes and expenses at the beginning of every semester
  • Advice the consuming department of their areas of over expenditure frequently or when necessary.
  • Provide Management Board with management information systems and areas of control.
  • Preparation of project appraisal report
  • Reconciling imprest and staff accounts & payroll liabilities.

How to Apply

Those interested in this challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications, testimonials and detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before: 30th April 2014

All applications should be sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke

Hard copies will not be considered.


Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.