Book Keeper Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Book Keeper
 
Reports to: Accountant 
 
Station: Nairobi
 
Deadline: 8th June 2016
 
Start Date: 1st July 2016

As a Book keeper, the responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
  • Reviewing payment requests for compliance with Busara's Finance policies and procedures.
  • Verifying imprest returns for posting and zeroing out purposes.
  • Carrying out bank reconciliations.
  • Ensuring proper filling of Busara's  transactions, supporting documents and financial records.
  • Remitting of statutory payments; PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and HELB, NITA, etc.
  • Reviewing and posting entries on the accounting software
  • Filling in on any additional roles in the event of the Accountant's absence
  • Supporting Busara staff to comply and understand the finance policies.
  • Analysis of internal records for use of Busara resources for project billing purposes, e.g Cab Vouchers, Motor vehicle logs and Airtime Usage forms.
  • Any other duties that maybe assigned.
Requirements
  • Diploma/degree in Accounts/Finance from a recognized institution
  • Excellent command of accounting principles
  • Over 1 years’ experience in accounting or equivalent experience
  • Good knowledge of Accounting software and Microsoft Office Packages
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Attention to details and accuracy
  • Be of high integrity
Preferred
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with an NGO
  • Experience with popular accounting and bookkeeping software
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@busaracenter.org and ensure that the subject line reads: “Bookkeeper: REF NO: BU-2016-06-03”. 

Only online applications shall be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.