Reports to: Chief Accountant
Are you looking for a JOB?
One that is Orderly. Predictable. Safe. One with guaranteed outcomes, with set annual increments where you work strictly eight hours a day, five days a week, come rain or shine? If this is you, sorry, Kava is not for you. We don’t do safe and predictable.
However…
If you are seeking an ADVENTURE. A Space ship ride, more like. If you believe life is too short to be spent playing safe, hiding and posing. If you thrive in chaos and uncertainty, building stuff from ground up, only from your imagination (not Google). If you like dancing with fear of the unknown, excited at the possibility that your success will likely change lots of lives – for good.
If this is you, then Kava is your kind of gig, and you’re our kind of guy. Apply now and let’s go disrupt something!
Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll & Payroll-Statutories’ Management
Staff Savings Management
Staff Loans and recoveries Updates
Branch Petty Cash management
Internal policies & Regulatory compliance checks
Complete general ledger operations
Draw up monthly reports and prepare analysis of accounts as requested
Account/bank reconciliations
Review and process expense reports
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
Provide accurate documentation and feedback on field activities as per Kava’s standards.
Assist other departments when called upon
Qualifications
Good working knowledge of all aspects of finance and accounting systems
Excellent technical accounting and analytical skills
Proven experience in preparation of accounts
Excellent presentation skills – Ability to present complex information in a reasoned and logical way appropriate to a range of audiences
Strong background in financial accounting. B.com/BA Diploma or Degree with specialization in Accounting
CPA finalist
At least Four (4) years proven accounting/financial experience
Must have previous experience in a financial institution i.e. bank, Sacco, microfinance.
Proper understanding of the financial industry, including regulatory
Must have strong computer skills (Tech Savvy).
Great team player
Professional Competencies:
The following are key competencies required of the role:
The candidate must exhibit the following professional competencies:
Strong analytical thinking
Focus on customer service
Multi-tasking / Time Management: Ability to deliver in a high-pressure environment
Attention to detail
Teaming / Collaboration
Focus on Goals / Result orientation
