Accountant at KKCO East Africa

JOB PURPOSE
The accountant will work in conjunction with the Finance Manager, to perform accounting and administrative activities and maintaining accurate financial records. To ensure the overall integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger as a basis for the preparation of financial and management reports including detailed review and analysis of financial performance
To support in budget preparation and planning

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS

• Maintain the General ledger including the management of all the Centre’s bank accounts and suspense accounts Ensuring that all books of accounts are properly maintained and that financial reports are accurate Management of Supplier’s/payables accounts Management of the asset register. Payroll processing and statutory filling
• Invoicing and receipting of fees and any other monies payable to Moi Educational Centre
• Collection and banking of all revenue
• Analyzing monies payable to contractors of private transport Petty cash preparation and reconciliations Front office support Back-office management In charge of Accounts Assistants

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Accuracy of records Compliance and meeting statutory timelines/deadlines Leadership and proactiveness Policy implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business related field
• A qualified Accountant (CPA-K or equivalent) Five (5) years accounting experience including preparation of management accounting reports, maintaining accurate accounting records and effective control of budgets; Proficiency in computing packages and other accounting software packages Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Results oriented with excellent communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work without supervision. 
• Possess ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload while observing set deadlines. 
• Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, accuracy, confidentiality and integrity when dealing with internal and external customers. Excellent communication, analytical skills, with outstanding reporting & Customer Service skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the departments and the Centre’s goals.