Accountant Job at Young Women Christian Association - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Accountant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

Young Women Christian Association

Deadline of this Job:
20 August 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Ref. ACC-HQ
Supervisor: Head of Finance
Duty Station: Head Office

Main Purpose of the Job: To provide and promote financial accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of the Organization as well as to manage and update all accounts records and transactions according to the Accounting Regulations.

Field of duties and responsibilities
Key Areas and Specific Tasks
Financial Management
• Payroll Management
• Ensuring tax compliance
• Recording and Monitoring of accounts
• Maintaining financial records
• Processing receipts, supplier invoices and payments
• Asset register Management
Management of Accounts receivables and Payables
• Maintain an up to date creditors records
• Monitor creditors accounts
• Ensure effective and timely processing of invoices/payments
Budgeting and budget monitoring
• Budgeting and Budget monitoring
• Preparation of budgets
• Review of monthly income and expenditure statements
• Monitor budget performance
Financial Reporting
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports
• Preparation of any other Ad-hoc Financial Reports to stakeholders.
Financial Audits
• Preparation of audit schedules
• Participate in project/organizational audits as required
• Support audit process and provision of audit documents
• Respond to audit queries and recommendations
• Implement audit recommendations

Job Specification and other Information Related to the Job
Level of Education / Academic Qualification
• At least Degree in Accounting / Finance

Specialized Training / Professional Qualifications
• CPA or its equivalent
• Competency in accounting software specifically PASTEL

Other Competencies / Abilities / Skills Required
• At least six years proven experience in managing programs
• Proven ability in Financial management of EU and USAID programs
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Self-driven, keen to details and with problem solving skills
• Good organizational planning and coordination skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Relevant Job Experience
• Must have worked in a similar position for at least six years

Terms and Expression of Interest

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

 

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Job application procedure
This position is contractual and interested candidates should send their application, CV, professional and academic certificates on PDF format to recruitment@ywcakenya.org indicating Job Title, Expected Salary and Availability by close of business on 20th August 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be on a rolling basis. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: The Public is advised that YWCA does NOT charge any fee whatsoever for application, processing, interviewing or securing employment.


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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 20 August 2021
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 10-08-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-08-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-08-2065
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