Job Summary
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for preparing and updating the Society’saccounting records on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Key Qualifications, Skills and Competencies Required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Current Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Accounting and bookkeeping skills
Two to three years’ experience in an accountancy job. Experience in a membership organisation will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of accounting packages especially QuickBooks, Sage or ACCPAC
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Sound knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting
Standards and accounting principles
Sound knowledge of accounting and reporting process
Strong analytical skills
Ability to synthesise information, interpret and provide broader context using financial and non-financial information
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management reports
Prepare and/or updating the following accounting records on a daily basis:
Cash Book
Bank reconciliations
Ledger showing revenue from members
edger showing cash outflow/monthly expenditure
Any other relevant
Prepare comprehensive un-audited financial statements and reports on a quarterly and annual basis in accordance International Financial
Reporting Standards which will include:
Financial position statements
Financial performance statements
Cash flow statements
Preparation and administering the society’s payroll.
Implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Budget planning and control.
Ensuring effective invoicing and debt collection.
Ensuring remittances of all statutory deductions.
Ensure all society’s assets are adequately maintained, secured and safeguarded.
Processing payments and invoices.
Responsibility for the preparation and submission of periodic statutory deductions and filings before the set deadlines.
Responsible for financial compliance with tax laws and making tax returns.
Any other accounting duties assigned.
