Accountant Job Vacancy

Our client, a Christian Church organization which is based in Nairobi, but has regional offices in other countries in Africa, wishes to fill the following position:

Accountant

Reporting to the CEO, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing the financial matters of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, implement and monitor annual budgets.
• Process all payments and ensure all accounting data is property recorded and safeguarded.
• Ensure all purchases are made according to approved procedures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management statements and reports.
• Work with external auditors during year end audits
• Develop internal control systems, policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and file all statutory returns.
• Payroll preparation and management.
• Train country finance officers on financial management, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the improvement of finance IT systems of both the international office as well as the country offices.
• Manage and submit financial reports for all grants and donations received through the international office from various donors.
• Coordinate financial strategic planning to ensure sustainability of the organization.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must:

• Be holders of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Business Administration (Accounting) or any other relevant degree.
• Be professionally qualified accountants ( CPK-K, etc.)
• Possess at least five years' experience in a busy accounts office.
• Have experience in an NGO/Faith Based Organization.
• Be IT proficient in word processing, excel, power-point and at least one accounting software.
• Possession of HR and Administrative skills will be an added advantage
• Be committed and practicing Christians.
• Be aged between 30,- 45 years.

If you believe you have the relevant qualifications, experience and abilities to fill the post please submit your application to reach us by 26th June, 2009.

Applications should be accompanied with a detailed CV, email and telephone contacts, a passport size photograph, current and expected remuneration, three referees and their contacts.

Apply to:

The Advertiser,
P.O. Box 462-00502,
Karen.