Busara Center 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.