Accountant

Job Description
The Institute of Directors (Kenya) is a professional Institution whose role is to advocate for good governance and champion for good leadership. Foremost among its goals is to professionalize the role of directors through various activities that include trainings, seminars, business forums and other professional services of a similar nature. The Institute is seeking to recruit an Accountant.
Accountant General Job Responsibilities: Provides financial information to management by preparing Management Accounts and analyzing accounting data and preparing financial reports. 
Reporting to: The Chief Executive Officer
General Job Duties:
Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Financial responsibilities
Verifying the accuracy of all purchase orders and supporting documentation
Tracking and entering into Quick books all office financial transactions
Maintaining the financial filing system in accordance with guidelines
Preparing payroll and expense advances and reimbursements for all staff, including – salary, per diem, lodging expenses
Paying taxes to the appropriate authorities when necessary
Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable
Reconciling the bank accounts
 
Required academic and professional Qualifications;
Degree in Business or Social Science Field. (A degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics will be an advantage).
Full CPA or ACCA Qualifications.
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
 
Additional Skills and Competencies required
Reporting  and communication skills,
Attention to Detail.
Deadline-Oriented.
Confidentiality.
Time Management
Excellent Computer Skills.
Project Management Skills.
 
Experience
5-10 years experience in a busy accounting or auditing environment