A regulatory body seeks to engage an accountant on a contract of 6-8 months.
The incumbent will report to a
statutory manager (SM) and will be assisted by two staff to undertake the
following duties;
- Prepare statements of affairs, income and
expenditure statements, cash flow statements and other books of accounts
including bank reconciliations and cash books;
- Prepare and verify debtors and creditor
schedules to ascertain level of indebtedness;
- Carry out reconciliation on bank accounts,
client’s ledgers as well as disbursements;
- Review claims against payments made and pass
appropriate entries to recognize liabilities;
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and other
statutory reporting and remittances;
- Report to the statutory manager regarding the
financial status of the company;
- Prepare a comprehensive report for purposes of
reporting to the regulator and a final handover;
- Undertake such other duties as may be assigned
by the SM from time to time.
Technical Skills and Qualifications:
- Possess hands on skills in preparation of
financial statements or statements of affairs especially those of
stockbrokers, investment banks, fund managers and related financial
institutions;
- Must have strong attention to detail, audit
and problem solving skills and able to meet deadlines;
- University Degree in Accounting or Finance;
- Must have professional accounting
qualification (ACCA/CPA) or ongoing;
- At least four years working experience
handling accounting or audit matters;
- Past experience in handling accounts of firms
under liquidation will be an added advantage;
- Experience in use of accounting software.
Interested candidates who meet the
above requirements may submit their applications with a detailed CV, copies of
certificates, names and contacts of three referees, expected remuneration and
daytime telephone contacts to;
DNA 1824
P.O Box 49010 - 00100
Nairobi
Application deadline Tuesday 30th June 2015.
