Branch Accountant at Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)

HiH EA seeks to fill the below vacancy and invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who will undergo a selection process to identify the suitable candidates for the below stated position. 

REF.NO: BA-03-2018

Main Duties

• Supervise, train and appraise other account assistants in the Branch
• Ensure that petty cash disbursements, accounting, re-imbursement and update of all relevant expenses are done in time.
• Manage stationery stocks in the branches with monthly stock takes and variance analysis and action thereof.
• Ensure that all assets have bar codes, quarterly verification and submit to Head Office a signed copy of list of assets relating to the branch 
• Monitor branch performance and the trial balance, making sure that reports are accurate and sharing the system reports with the branch staff and head office.
• Maintain the role as a known agent with bank in handling bank correspondences and relationship management. 
• Ensure timely reconciliations in relation to bank, debtors, creditors and revenue transactions
• In charge of safe custody of auditable documents filed at the branch level and other organizational properties.
• Take charge of cash management and play an advisory role to the management on financial issues at the branch level
• Ensure stringent adherence to Internal Control Systems and procedures as per organization policies.
• Execute the role of approver in MIS and the contact person on issues relating to MIS system accuracy, efficiency and availability
• Evaluate Customers due diligence on credit applications as a member of credit committee at the branch level 
• Liaise with the Branch Manager and Project Accountant to maintain proper relationships with suppliers, manage courier and postage, and procurements done at the branch level 
• Work hand in hand with the Branch Manager to prepare accurate annual budgets
• Ensure posting of accurate cost allocation to various projects being implemented at the branch. 

Job Specifications

• CPA (K) qualification 
• Prior experience working with an NGO at a similar level of for not less than 3 years.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft suite packages
• Demonstrated good and consistent performance coupled with positive attitude 
• A self-starter and team player who works with minimal supervision
• Integrity and demonstrated commitment to HiH EA’s mission and values