Assistant Accountant Job Kenya with a Sacco.

KenRed Sacco Society Limited is the Kenya Red Cross Society staff Sacco that receives savings and gives loans members.
The Sacco has grown over the years and it seeks to provide better services to the ever increasing number of members.
The Sacco Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following jobs.

Position Title: Assistant Accountant

Reporting to: Sacco Treasurer

Job location: Nairobi
Overall purpose

The incumbent will be Responsible to the Sacco Management Committee for effective planning, budgeting, reconciliation and accounting operations. Other responsibilities include managing bank reconciliations and reporting the monthly cash flow position.
Duties & Responsibilities
To maintain books of accounts by inserting data into the accounting system (electronic and manual)
Prepare payment vouchers and issuance of cheque payments to members
Ensure that all payments or money transactions are properly supported by the required documents as outlined by in the financial guidelines
To carry out daily cash reconciliation, make payments to suppliers and keep the Management Committee informed of the available bank funds on a regular basis
Coordinates safekeeping, control and accounting of assets and securities
Prepare bank reconciliations on a timely basis
Issuance of periodic reports (financial reports) on a regular basis to enable the management committee to carry out its mandate.
Liaise with auditors and ensure all requested information is supplied in a timely manner and that all relevant audit recommendations are implemented
Minimum Qualifications.
CPA Part II or equivalent qualifications, A diploma in Cooperative Management will be an added advantage
One (1) year’s experience in treasury accounting including skills in computerized accounting systems.
Experience on Sacco software will be an added advantage
Applications must contain;
Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees one of whom should be former employer personal contacts such as telephone, e-mail and address.

All applications should be sent to the address below so as to reach the chairman not later than Friday 22nd July 2011.

All correspondence to:

The Chairman
KENRED SACCO
P O Box 40712 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya

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