Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

Property Firm

Accounts Assistant

Responsibilities
Banking
·         Daily bank book and statement reconciliations and report and correct anomalies promptly
·         A loving home for every child

·         Ensure all payments are appropriately approved and coded, have calculation strips, proper supporting documents, payment stamps, received in finance stamp and are charged correctly to the respective project number
·         Submit vouchers to the accountant for booking on set dates i.e vouchers submitted should agree with those listed in the e-cash and bank books
·         Ensure bank book and Navison balances are in agreement
·         Plan and request for funds for projects and the Office in good time
·         Maintain bank records
Cash Management
·         Management of office cashbox – payments are made without delay for approved and properly prepared vouchers
·         Daily reconciliation of physical and cash book balances according to the SOS CV KE cash management rules
·         Ensure no new advances to persons with outstanding advances
·         Assist in Project Accounting
·         Arrange and facilitate monthly payments – local and foreign currency related transactions
Other duties/additional tasks
·         Deputize the other accountants
·         Follow up on accounts receivables and payables
·         Maintain the files for finance department confidentially
·         Raise extra ordinary issues with supervisor promptly
·         Assist in any other duties as may be requested by the Head of Team
Job Qualifications
·         The ideal candidate should have a minimum KCSE or O-level.
·         Diploma in accounting from a reputable institution, at least or equivalent
·         Professional working experience in a similar position added advantage
·         Knowledge of SOS CV instruments and procedures will be an added advantage
·         Good interpersonal communication skills & working knowledge of IT technology (related software, phone, fax, e-mail, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
·         Good command of English and Kiswahili
·         Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
How to Apply

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application to vacantjobskenya@gmail.com latest by 5th February 2017