Account Assistant Job in Kenya

The Agri and Co-operative Training and Consultancy Services Ltd, The Corporate arm of The Cooperative University of Kenya is charged with a mandate to facilitate the outreach of the University’s academic knowledge through provision of business solutions to Agriculture, Co-operative and Associated sectors of the economy. 
 
We train, consult and undertake applied research in the three sectors in Kenya and the region.

We are also a professional and quality Staff Recruitment Services Provider.

One of our clients, a well established company in Agriculture and Real Estate businesses is looking for suitable personnel who are experienced, innovative and result oriented to fill up the following position:
 
Job Title: Grain and Horticulture Farms Account Assistant
 
Location: Lakipia or any other prescribe area
 
Reporting: Grain and Horticulture Farms Manager
 
Key Performance Areas
  • Ensures all Units forward their weekly requisitions within the specified time period
  • Ensures all appropriate approvals are made before processing the requisitions.
  • Ensure all petty cash vouchers have attached receipts and are well accounted for
  • Managing petty cash transactions and cash book
  • Receiving and processing all invoices, expense forms and requests for payment
  • Ensures reconciliation of invoice statement is captured in the accounting system
  • Processes all customer invoices, have the invoices stamped by the Store keeper and returned,
  • Makes a follow up to ensure orders are done within the stipulated timelines.
  • Ensures all cashbooks are updated with all payments and receipts on daily basis
  • Monthly Bank Reconciliation
  • Preparation of Journals ,Ledgers and Trial Balance
  • Assist in the preparation of Final Accounts
  • 1Maintaining stock ledgers
  • Any other duties and responsibility
Qualification, Skills and Experience
  • Minimum :“O” C
  • Minimum :CPA Section 2
  • Diploma/Degree Certificate in Business - related will be an added advantage
  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications eg Excel
  • Good knowledge of any accounting software eg. Sage, SAP, Pastel & Quick Book
  • At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a farming company.

To Apply
Submit your application by email to info@atc.co.ke by 14th June, 2017.

Include in your application:

(1) Cover letter, 

(2) Curriculum vitae ,

(3) Scanned copies of the Certificates and Testimonies,

(4) Name and Mobile telephone numbers of Three current referees,

(5) Your day time cell phone contacts. 

Note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.