Accounts Assistants at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)

Ref No: ACC AST 01- 2017

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the entry of data, verification of financial and accounting information in the MIS and ensure that all the primary financial and accounting transactions at their level comply with organization procedures, policies and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Input and verify data in the Management Information System (MIS)
• Carry out reconciliations and ensure accuracy and up-dating of bank, loan and savings records
• Raise journal vouchers to correct errors in the MIS
• Generate accurate, useful and timely reports for information and decision making
• Maintain safe custody and ensure proper access and retrieval of physical and computerized files and records
• Maintain accounting records within set standards
• Prepare relevant vouchers as required and with all supporting documents
• Receive and verify payment claims and supporting documents
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures on all financial and accounting transactions
• Maintain assets and resources under their custody in good condition

Specifications

• CPA II holder
• 1 year experience in a busy Accounting Department
• Proficiency in the use of  computerized accounting systems and Microsoft suite packages
• A self-starter working with minimal supervision
• Willingness to commit to the HIH EA’s vision, mission and values
• A valid Tax Compliance Certificate with an active pin