Accounting Assistant Job in Kenya

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Rafode Ltd is a
non-deposit taking Microfinance Institution Headquartered in Kisumu with the
mission of promoting financial and social support to our clientele hence
changing lives positively. Our aim is to provide affordable financial services
and renewable energy products to active micro entrepreneurs and households in
the rural areas. We have funded 1,600 groups in Western and Nyanza regions with
70% being women.

We seek to hire an
Accountant to be based in our Head Office. He/She will assist the finance
manager in managing, processing and troubleshooting various accounts and
transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day accounting entry and processes
  i.e. receive goods, Delivery Notes, Invoices and record in register,
  generate Goods Received Note.


• Reviewing/reconciling settlement/payments, summary
  loan collection, and all vouchers.


• File in an orderly manner documents such as
  invoice/receipt and payment voucher etc. Classification of loan documents
  to proper loan files.


• Reconciliation of Navision records (portfolios and
  savings) and other supporting records to the general ledgers and making
  recommendations for corrections


• Performing daily bank reconciliations and
  preparing monthly bank reconciliation for all bank and M-Pesa accounts and
  making timely adjustments duly signed by Finance Manager.


• Preparing Monthly Financial and Management
  Accounting reports and responding to all queries raised & regular
  reporting.


• Ensuring proper classification of transactions as
  assets, liabilities, income and expenses.


• Stock taking of assets (quarterly) and inventory
  (monthly), timely resolution of variances and maintaining of asset
  register.


• Handling escalated customer complaints


• Any other duties assigned by the finance manager.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Business, Accounting
  or its equivalent from a recognized institution.


• CPA/ACCA from a recognized institution.


• 2 year relevant experience in a busy organisation.


• Training in accounting software.


• Experience with book keeping practices and
  accounting systems.


• Knowledge of accounting terminologies.


• Understanding of filing systems.


• Excellent mathematical skills


• Integrity and honesty


• Good communication skill, both written and verbal


• Ability to detect inconsistencies and attention to
  detail


• Good organizational, administrative and planning
  skills


• Problem solving skills, analytical and critical
  thinking skills.


• Typing and data entry skills.


• Computer skills, particularly with spreadsheets
  and calculation software.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates
are invited to submit their updated CV along with a cover letter to info@rafode.co.ke clearly indicating
current and expected remuneration and day time telephone contacts. Interviews
will be done on a rolling basis. Please note any offer made to the candidate in
relation to this vacancy is subject to funding confirmation.

Rafode Limited is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment and recruitment
practices. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.