Accountant / Bookkeeper Job in Kenya

Accountant / Bookkeeper

Deadline to Apply:21st December 2012
Start Date: 8th January 2013
Location:KOROGOCHO

UJAMAA-AFRICA, is an NGO that empowers orphan guardians, through micro-enterprise in Korogocho, Kariobangi.

We are looking to hire a bookkeeper/accountant to maintain the financial aspect of our organization, efficiently and effectively in accordance to the standards and procedures set.

Qualifications:

·                     Bachelors degree in any accounting/ finance/ business related field.

·                     CPA (K) or other equivalent professional qualification in accounting.

·                     Proficiency in computer application packages and QuickBooks.

·                     At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably with a Non Governmental Organization

·                     Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills

·                     Process thinker, excellent communicator, excellent interpersonal skills, high degree of integrity and professionalism.

·                     Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

·                     Ability to work in a fast paced and highly innovative environment.

·                     Ability to work in a team.

·                     Confidential, honest and diligent individual.

Key responsibilities

·                     Accurate review of all financial commitments against budgets in compliance with UJAMAA policies and procedures.

·                     Accurate and timely preparation and consolidation of financial reports.

·                     Accurate and timely preparation of reconciliation for cash, for both inter-office accounts and out of office

·                     Accurate update of payroll system and timely processing of monthly payroll and period-end statutory returns.

·                     Proper maintenance and management of all financial documents in an orderly manner.

·                     Create and follow a filing system that is simple and easy to retrieve files.

·                     Post details of the daily transactions to the existing accounting software in this case Quick Books.

·                     Prepare & compute withholding taxes and other statutory deductions in accordance to the Law.

·                     From time to time prepare periodical financial reports as requested by donors.

If you meet the above criteria, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae to: jobs.ujamaa@gmail.com by 21st December, 2012 by 5 P.M.

It should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience and current remuneration and contacts of three professional references.