Accounting Job With A NGO Kenya

Accounting Job With A NGO Kenya

Accountant Job

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Providing and interpreting financial information;
* Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends;
* Analyzing change and advising accordingly;
* Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance;
* Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk;
* Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
* Managing the company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
* Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;
* Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts i.e. auditors, bankers and statutory organizations such as KRA;
* Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines;
* Managing budgets;
* Arranging new sources of finance for the company’s debt facilities;
* Supervising departmental staff;
* Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
* Generate and manage payroll administration, implementation of internal controls.
* Make regular reports to senior management on income, expenditure and any variations from budgets.
* Act as cheque signatory for and authorize expenditure up to limits as agreed by the board of directors
* Identify and implement plans with the assistance of the human resource manager for department training and development needs.
* Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.

Knowledge and Skills:
* Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
* Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
* Knowledge of the law and government regulations.
* Knowledge of capital raising strategies that support a firm’s expansion.
* Monitor cash flows and trends.
* Knowledge of the training requirements in the financial department that assist in creation of a training programme.
* Keenness of detail that allows for easy detection of errors or problems resulting in quick rectification.
* Ability to assess individual as well as team performance.

Work Abilities:
* Ensure continual teamwork within the department.
* Ensure integrity and honesty when performing duties at all times.
* Ability to take on responsibilities and challenges.
* Ensure team motivation is maintained while offering direction and guidance.
* Delegate work to other individuals within the team.

Qualification
* ACCA and/or CPA qualified
* Bachelors degree in Accounting/Business/Commerce or Economics
* Masters degree in any of the above would be an added advantage
* 5 years’ experience in a mid-sized corporate entity
* Experience in the implementation of ERP/Accounting systems and in performing internal audit services
* Experience in formulating and executing debt collection strategies industry will be an added advantage
Remuneration: Negotiable.

How to Apply
All applicants should send their resumes and cover letters quoting the exact job position to the HR Manager on jobs@cbiafrica.com

Deadline is by: 7th October

 

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