Senior Accountant at University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES)

UNES/SA/07/17
Contract Duration: 3 Years

UNES Management invites suitably suitable persons to apply and competitively fill the following vacant positions:

The incumbent shall report to the Chief Manager Finance & Administration

The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to achieve efficiency in the performance of accounting function

Duties for the Senior Accountant Job

• Preparation of Management Accounts and Annual Financial statements.
• Monitoring the Bank reconciliations and review of the monthly bank reconciliation reports
• Management of staff payroll payments and consultant payment.
• Ensure full compliance with Statutory and Regulatory Payments and Returns.
• Budget Preparation, monitoring and reporting.
• Overseeing the company’s Financial Accounting, Monitoring and Reporting
• Coordination of internal and external financial and systems audits
• Cash flow Management and Reporting
• Set targets, mentor, monitor and evaluate the performance of employees in the department

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option)Degree or equivalent
• At least six (6) years experience 3 of which must be at Accountant Level.
• Possess CPA(K) or equivalent and be a registered member of ICPAK
• Good working knowledge of the Kenyan Tax Laws.
• Posses relevant Computer and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on experience in preparation of financial statements and handling of external audits
• Masters Degree will be an added advantage