Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out various accounting tasks in line with general accounting standards and Sacco’s policies and procedures.

Ensuring budgetary controls through maintaining and managing the votes as per the approved AGM budgets.
Facilitating timely and accurate payments to suppliers, staff and the Board.
Maintaining general ledgers, cash book, investment ledgers and other subsidiary ledgers.
Preparing online petty cash payments in line with the finance policy and procedures.
Monitoring use of cheque books and ensuring adequate and continuous supply.
Preparing bank accounts reconciliation and following up on outstanding or unknown items.
Tracking the utilization of capital and operational expenditure against the approved budget and reporting on the same.
Monitoring monthly revenues and expenses and where applicable ensuring that they are accrued or posted in the correct accounting period.
Preparing draft financial reports and statements in conformance with the applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ensuring accuracy, completeness and conformance in accounting records and receivables with the required financial standards.
Preparing and remitting various taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Ensuring compliance with all statutory deductions.
Preparing audit files for both internal and external auditors upon request.
Preparing annual tax deduction returns and furnishing staff and Management as appropriate.
Maintaining and regularly updating the fixed asset register and ensuring insurance cover for the assets is up to date.
Ensuring delightful customer service with both external and internal customers.
Selling and cross-selling Sacco products.
Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Must be a Registered Certified Public Accountant – CPA(K) or ACCA.
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance/Accounting or any other business-related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

At least 3 years’ relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Communication and interpersonal skills.
Accounting and financial management skills.
Decision-making skills.
Analytical and risk assessment skills.
Report writing skills.

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