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Our client, a medium sized Sacco in

Nairobi with a membership of 1,400, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified

person to fill the position of a SACCO Accountant.

Responsibilities

·        
Preparation of Society final

accounts, Trial Balance, Balance sheets etc;

·        
Preparation and presentation of

annual revenue and capital budgets;

·        
Preparation of Economic reports;

·        
Analysing market and competitors

trends;

·        
Developing financial management

mechanisms;

·        
Conducting reviews/evaluations for

cost reductions on various vote heads;

·        
Managing Sacco’s financial accounting

and monitoring systems;

·        
To liaise with internal /External

Auditors on audit Controls and act on management letters;

·        
Producing accurate financial reports;

·        
Give a cost benefit analysis on

external borrowing for Board of Directors approval;

·        
Management of staff payrolls;

·        
Keeping abreast of changes in

financial regulations and legislation;

·        
Ensuring the Society assets and liabilities

are recorded correctly and safeguarded;

·        
Ensuring the necessary cash reserve

is maintained as required by law;

·        
Keeping and managing debtors and

creditors records;

·        
Implementation and review of the

Society’s financial accounting policies and procedures;

·        
Giving guidance in all financial and

accounting matters;

·        
Ensuring adequate budgetary controls

are in place;

·        
Advising and overseeing prudent

financial management and investment;

·        
Submitting implementation work plans

and ensure proper reporting systems are in place;

·        
Approving payments made by the

Society;

·        
Ensuring that accounts and

reconciliation are done on a monthly basis and adherence to specific deadlines;

and

·        
Any other lawful duties that may be

assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

·        
Are holders of a Business related

degree or its equivalent from a recognised university and CPA (K) or ACCA

·        
Bachelor’s Degree and CPA (K) or its

equivalent or CPA (K) and have satisfactorily served as an Accountant in the

Society or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in a Sacco or in

like organizations for a minimum period of 3 years.

·        
Diploma in Co-operative Management

will be an added advantage.

·        
Have demonstrated high financial

management capability and Investment.

·        
Have good knowledge of Information

Technology.

·        
High financial management capability.

·        
Judgment and decision-making ability

·        
Strong analytical, financial

reporting, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues

clearly and concisely

·        
Accuracy and attention to detail

·        
High leadership and administrative

capacity

·        
Ability to plan and execute tasks

with minimal supervision

·        
Excellent communication and

interpersonal skills.

·        
Good IT skills and Proficient in

Microsoft office suite

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below, follow the simple instructions and send. Must indicate the Job Reference

Number on the application form. The form must be submitted by end of 29th

September 2017

Our client, a medium sized Sacco in

Nairobi with a membership of 1,400, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified

person to fill the position of a SACCO Accountant.

Responsible To: Chief Executive

Officer

Responsibilities

·        
Preparation of Society final

accounts, Trial Balance, Balance sheets etc;

·        
Preparation and presentation of

annual revenue and capital budgets;

·        
Preparation of Economic reports;

·        
Analyzing market and competitors

trends;

·        
Developing financial management

mechanisms;

·        
Conducting reviews/evaluations for

cost reductions on various vote heads;

·        
Managing Sacco’s financial accounting

and monitoring systems;

·        
To liaise with internal /External

Auditors on audit Controls and act on management letters;

·        
Producing accurate financial reports;

·        
Give a cost benefit analysis on

external borrowing for Board of Directors approval;

·        
Management of staff payrolls;

·        
Keeping abreast of changes in

financial regulations and legislation;

·        
 Ensuring the Society assets and

liabilities are recorded correctly and safeguarded;

·        
 Ensuring the necessary cash

reserve is maintained as required by law;

·        
Keeping and managing debtors and

creditors records;

·        
Implementation and review of the

Society’s financial accounting policies and procedures;

·        
Giving guidance in all financial and

accounting matters;

·        
Ensuring adequate budgetary controls

are in place;

·        
Advising and overseeing prudent

financial management and investment;

·        
Submitting implementation work plans

and ensure proper reporting systems are in place;

·        
Approving payments made by the

Society;

·        
Ensuring that accounts and

reconciliation are done on a monthly basis and adherence to specific deadlines;

and

·        
Any other lawful duties that may be

assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

·        
Are holders of a Business related

degree or its equivalent from a recognised university and CPA (K) or ACCA
or Bachelor’s Degree and CPA (K) or its equivalent

·        
or CPA (K) and have satisfactorily

served as an Accountant in the Society

·        
or a comparable position with similar

responsibilities in a Sacco or in like organizations for a minimum period of 3

years.

·        
Diploma in Co-operative Management

will be an added advantage.

·        
Have demonstrated high financial

management capability and Investment.

·        
Have good knowledge of Information

Technology.

·        
High financial management capability.

·        
Judgment and decision-making ability

·        
Strong analytical, financial

reporting, and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues

clearly and concisely

·        
Accuracy and attention to detail

·        
High leadership and administrative

capacity

·        
Ability to plan and execute tasks

with minimal supervision

·        
Excellent communication and

interpersonal skills.

·        
Good IT skills and Proficient in

Microsoft office suite

How to Apply