Property Firm
Accounts Assistant
Responsibilities
Banking
- Daily bank book and statement reconciliations and report and correct anomalies promptly
- A loving home for every child
- Ensure all payments are appropriately approved and coded, have calculation strips, proper supporting documents, payment stamps, received in finance stamp and are charged correctly to the respective project number
- Submit vouchers to the accountant for booking on set dates i.e vouchers submitted should agree with those listed in the e-cash and bank books
- Ensure bank book and Navison balances are in agreement
- Plan and request for funds for projects and the Office in good time
- Maintain bank records
Cash Management
- Management of office cashbox – payments are made without delay for approved and properly prepared vouchers
- Daily reconciliation of physical and cash book balances according to the SOS CV KE cash management rules
- Ensure no new advances to persons with outstanding advances
- Assist in Project Accounting
- Arrange and facilitate monthly payments – local and foreign currency related transactions
Other duties/additional tasks
- Deputize the other accountants
- Follow up on accounts receivables and payables
- Maintain the files for finance department confidentially
- Raise extra ordinary issues with supervisor promptly
- Assist in any other duties as may be requested by the Head of Team
Job Qualifications
- The ideal candidate should have a minimum KCSE or O-level.
- Diploma in accounting from a reputable institution, at least or equivalent
- Professional working experience in a similar position added advantage
- Knowledge of SOS CV instruments and procedures will be an added advantage
- Good interpersonal communication skills & working knowledge of IT technology (related software, phone, fax, e-mail, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
- Good command of English and Kiswahili
- Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
How to Apply
If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application to vacantjobskenya@gmail.com latest by 5th February 2017