Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

Accounts Assistant

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Council Act, 2013 as the leading institution in the regulation of media and in the conduct and discipline of journalists. The Council is in the process of reviewing its strategic plan and consequently wishes to engage various professionals to enhance its capacity to implement the plan. MCK is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit highly competent, dynamic, visionary and results oriented professionals to fill the positions below.

Responsibilities

·         Support in preparation of monthly bank reconciliations;
·         Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions;
·         Prepare and record payment vouchers and ensure that all transactions are fully and properly documented;
·         Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment;
·         Preparing cheques based on fully approved  and reviewed documents and present for signing;
·         File all cash and bank batch vouchers and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded;
·         Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated;

·         Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to laid down procedures;
·         Assists in grants management;
·         Account reports generation;

 Qualifications 

·         CPA (K) or its acceptable equivalent;
·         Excellent Computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP system
·         At least 3 years relevant working experience in a related field
·         Excellent oral, written and analytical skills.
·         Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision, and drive tasks to completion.
·         Able to generate reliable accounting reports
How to Apply
Applicants meeting the qualifications should fill and submit the MCK job application form available online, giving full details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full contact address including daytime telephone number.
So as to reach us not later than 1st August 2018.
NB: The Media Council of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.  Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to provide original certificates and testimonial.
CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.