The Kenya YMCA National Training
Institute (KYMCA NTI) was established in 1966 as YMCA Crafts Training Centre
with the aim of providing vocational training to young school leavers.
The KYMCA NTI is seeking to recruit for the following position:
Accountant
Job Purpose: Responsible for financial planning,
accounting and control of the institution’s funds
Reports to: Principal
Duties & Responsibilities
- Overall formulation of the finance strategy
for the institute and oversee its implementation after approval
- Efficient organization and management of the
institutes’ finances in line with the approved budget
- Advising management on financial matters
- Ensure proper processing of all expenditure
including payroll, suppliers and petty cash
- Ensure proper processing and receipting of all
incomes including imprest surrenders
- Monthly reconciliations of all debtors and
creditors statements
- Implementation of an effective system of
internal control
- Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations
and external financial reporting requirements
- Develop, review, coordinate and implement
accounting systems
- Timely submission of monthly management reports
including bank reconciliations
- Liaise with and execute external audits
- Timely submission of annual audited financial
statements
- Any other duty as assigned
Qualifications
- Holder of Bachelors degree in a business
related field and a CPA finalist
- At least 5 years relevant experience
preferably in an academic institution
- Have proven knowledge and work experience in
computerized accounting system
Desired skills and competencies
- Good analytical and communication skills
- Good organization and planning skills
- Customer focus
- Attention to details
- Commercial/business awareness
Interested candidates are invited to
submit a cover letter and CV by 22nd August 2014 via e-mail to
applicants@africaymca.org.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted