Assistant Accountant Job in Eldoret, Kenya

Assistant Accountant 

Reports To: Accountant

Role Objective

To assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the accounts Department

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Preparation of budget
• Monitoring of budget
• Ensure timely receipt of weekly branch returns.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for collection and administration accounts
• Capture, receive, process, post and analyze all financial transactions on a daily basis
• Ensure data integrity at the entry point and output level
• Check audit trail and make necessary corrections
• Prepare schedule for final audit as allocated
• Confirm banking of money collected in branches
• Reverse all unpaid cheques and direct lodgments for posting
• Reconcile branch petty cash
• Reconcile stock accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare, maintain and safeguard an accurate register of company assets
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum a diploma in Accountancy from a recognized institution or CPA 2 or both
• 2-3 years experience in performing accounting duties   will be an advantage.
• Age: preferably below 35yrs.

Skills and Interests

• Excellent communication skills and ‘people’ skills
• Good negotiation skills
• A confident and positive attitude
• Basic counseling skills
• Ability to prepare reports, and proposal policies and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• The ability to work well in team

We are an equal opportunity

Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should email their application together with a detailed CV, indicating your availability, expected and current salary via email to eldvacancy@gmail.com on the Subject line clearly indicate which position you are applying for, not later than 30th July, 2012.