Senior Accountant at Caritas MFB

We are looking for an experienced Senior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

Senior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team

Senior accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on management accounts
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Liaise with our general manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar position for a period not less than 5 years
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or relevant field. MBA will be an added advantage
• CPAK and MUST be a registered Member in good standing with ICPAK

Personal attributes

• A strong grasp of all relevant legislation and of how it applies to the role.
• High integrity and high professional standards
• Commercial acumen and ability to think creatively.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinker.
• Excellent risk management and cost control skills.
• Ability to deliver timely result
• Reflect the values of Ruiru Fund with team members, staff, members, and stakeholders.
• Work, live, and pray together in our Christian Catholic faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of the team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.