Micro Finance Institution - Accountant Vacancy

A fast growing Micro Finance Institution invites applications from candidates who can demonstrate professional competence, high degree of personal integrity and maturity, strong drive for success, and possess suitable qualifications for the vacancy below.

Accountant

Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper maintenance of books of accounts,
  
• reviewing all periodic reconciliations,
  
• preparing management accounts,
  
• ensuring statutory returns are made on timely basis,
  
• preparing budgets,
  
• preparing financial reports, variance analysis and investigation,
  
• provide leadership to the accounting team and ensure effective performance of all relevant activities.

Minimum Requirements

• A degree from a recognized University in finance, accounting, management, business, or related discipline;
  
• CPA K, ACCA, or related qualification;
  
• three years relevant working experience (Possession of at least two years working knowledge of Loan Performer (LPF) will be an added advantage);
  
• should be innovative, creative and with strong interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates should send their applications with CVs, and copies of educational and professional certificates to the

Human Resource Officer,
P.O. Box 10144,
Nairobi 00100

Deadline - 3rd February 2010.

Production Supervisor and Stock Accountant Vacancies

A medium sized Food & Beverage Company has the following vacancies.

Production Supervisor

• Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Food Science.
• Experience: 5yrs experience in a busy Manufacturing Factory.

Stock Accountant

• Applicants should have at least CPA 1 with minimum of 3yrs work experience preferably in the area of Stock Accounting Auditing and Stores Management.
  

Please apply to:-

Administration Manager
P.O. Box 62088 - 00200,
Nairobi

Closing date - 30th, Jan 2010

Mater Hospital Vacancy - Senior Financial Accountant

The Mater Hospital is one of the leading Hospitals in East and Central Africa.

In order to further reinforce its human capital, the Hospital seeks to fill the position of Senior Financial Accountant.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this position is charged with the responsibility of coordinating activities within Financial Accounting to ensure that relevant and accurate information useful for decision-making is provided at all times.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and respond to queries raised on departmental accounts
• Preparation of Final Accounts of the Hospital and Mater Heart Fund.
• Review of weekly Cashflow forecasts.
• Review of remittance advises and payment vouchers
• Approval and Posting of manual Journal vouchers
• Plans and supervises regular stock takes including surprise stock counts
• Ensure proper maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register and review the Fixed Assets Schedule
• Formulates procedures and good practices for the management of all stock functions
• Supervision of staff in financial accounting
• Carries out performance appraisal of all accounts assistants in financial accounting section

Minimum Qualifications/ Competencies/Experience/Personal Attributes

• Bachelor of Commerce, or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Qualified Accountant with CPAK or its equivalent
• Good understanding of financial accounting including best accounting practices
• A minimum of 3 years working experience as a Financial Accountant in a large institution.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Proven record of strong financial reporting
• Proficiency in advanced MS Office and accounting packages
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time Management skills
• High level of Integrity and accuracy

Interested candidates should send detailed CV and cover letter indicating their current and expected salary to the following address to reach us by 5th February 2010.

Only short listed candidates shall be notified.

Head of Human Resource
The Mater Hospital
P.O. Box 30325, 00100
Nairobi

SACCO Vacancy - Accountant/Administrative Officer

Reports to: Central Management Committee

Purpose:

• The Accountant and Administrative officer manages the Saccos day-to-day activities in collaboration with the SACCO CMC

Required Skills and qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce-Accounting or Diploma in Cooperative Management and Certified Public Accountant part II
• Three years minimum experience with a busy SACCO
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel); experience with loan tracking software a plus.

Applications to be sent to the following email address: sacco.accountant @ gmail.com no later than 29th January 2010.

Availability is immediate and only short listed candidates will be contacted.