Assistant Accountant Job in Kenya

Assistant
Accountant, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified
candidates for the position of Assistant Accountant to join the accounting
staff in the Finance Office at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

The Assistant Accountant will be in charge of
financial accounting and reporting including but not limited to the preparation
of accurate monthly financial reports in a timely manner, journal entries,
reconciliations, preparation and updating of the Asset register, account
analysis and other relevant activities.

The Assistant Accountant will work and report to
the Chief Accountant.

The
successful applicant should have the following:

·        
Bachelor’s Degree in
Business, Accounting option

·        
The applicant with CPA
(K)/ACCA shall have added advantage.

·        
Thorough understanding of key
accounting concepts and GAAP

·        
Proficient in Microsoft
Office (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

·        
Proficiency in SunPlus Accounting
package will be an added advantage

·        
Ability to assess and
recommend improvements for processes and procedures and willingness to learn
new concepts and work with a team to find solutions

·        
Initiative, organization and
planning skills

·        
Effective verbal and written
communication skills

·        
Customer service orientation
and interpersonal skills

·        
Honesty and confidentiality

·        
Passion for continuous
improvement

·        
A dedication to the UEAB
philosophy and mission and values

·        
Willing to work with
students, faculty and staff from various cultures in an international setting.

How To Apply

If
you meet the specified minimum requirements and interested in this position,
you are required to submit the following documents:

·        
Application Letter for the
position or Cover Letter.

·        
Recent Curriculum Vitae
including your telephone number and e-mail address

·        
Copies of transcripts and
certificates.

·        
Three Recommendation Letters:
One each from the Current Employer, Church Pastor and an Academic Referee
(Lecturer/Head of Department/Dean/Principal).

The application must be addressed to Human
Resource Manager, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, by email to: hrm@ueab.ac.ke
and
copy to: ca@ueab.ac.ke

The deadline for the submission of the
application is on or before July 21, 2023.