KANCO
Job Vacancy: Accountant– Nairobi
Guided by the vision of healthy
people, empowered communities, over time KANCO has evolved to become a premier
agency for sensitizing, mobilizing and promoting collaboration among civil
society organizations (CSOs) working in the region.
Job Vacancy: Accountant– Nairobi
KANCO is regional membership network
of organizations including: Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), Community
Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Private Sector,
Research and Learning Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS and TB in
Kenya.
Its mission is to provide leadership,
promote collaboration and enhance capacity among Civil Society organizations
(CSOs) and other stakeholders to respond to HIV & AIDS, TB other public
Health concerns at community level.
KANCO is recruiting An Accountant-
Nairobi.
S/he will be responsible for
responsible for processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial
records of the organization, providing adequate accounting information,
ensuring compliance with financial policies, systems and procedures, maintain
accounting controls, proper custody of financial records, and safeguarding the
assets of the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Supporting the implementation of and
ensure adherence to financial management policies, systems and procedures.
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Providing technical input in the
programs budgeting process.
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Preparing of monthly, annual books of
accounts and records in a timely manner for annual and special audits.
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Coordinating of external audit and
lead the response to issues raised in the management letter.
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Providing support in audit of
projects when necessary.
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Assist in providing technical support
in financial management to management, membership and partners.
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Ensuring cheques, payment of vouchers
and any supporting source/transaction documents are approved and authorized.
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Verifying all payments for accuracy
and ensure amounts are within budget provisions before submission for approval.
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Verifying staff returns from the
field for accuracy, completeness and genuineness including receipts and any
vouchers submitted by imprest holders when retiring advance/imprest
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Processing and making payments to
creditors.
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Preparing monthly cash and bank
reconciliations and follow-up on outstanding issues in a timely manner.
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Preparing of monthly cash-flow
statement.
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Carry out daily reconciliation on
financial transactions captured in the financial records and update in the
accounting system.
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Ensuring timely remittance of
statutory deductions to relevant authorities by the due dates (e.g. PAYE.,
NHIF, NSSF, HELB, NITA etc)
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Compiling annual and periodic returns
as per requirements and directives and forward the same to the relevant
statutory and government departments to ensure compliance.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or
finance, or any other related field from a recognized University
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Must have a professional
qualifications CPA K
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At least five(5) years’ experience in
a similar position preferably in an NGO environment.
Competencies Required
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Strong analytical skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Excellent computer skills including
proficiency in accounting packages such as Quick-books, Pastel etc.
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Strong report writing skills
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Strong coordination skills
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Auditing skills
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a
cover letter and CV before 15th March 2019 to jobs@kanco.org.
Quoting the current and expected
salary with Accountant – Nairobi on the email subject line
KANCO is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate against: color, race, nationality,
ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age,
HIV/AIDS Status, and disability.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted