Assistant Accountant at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

Jumuia Hospital Huruma (REF: AA-JHH)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide and promote financial accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of the hospital by assisting the Accountant

Responsibilities

• In charge of Billing Department
• Prepare petty cash vouchers, processing, ledger posting and cash reconciliation.
• Prepare, payment vouchers, cheques for approval.
• Supervise clerical staff, billing, shop, ward secretary and morgue.
• Make daily banking of billing, morgue and shop receipts.
• Input data into the hospital HMIS
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Verify purchases cash/credit for the stores/kitchen/shop to ensure payments of the same will be in order.
• Ensure statutory returns are filed timely.
• Suppliers’ payments are made timely.
• Update MIS in conjunction with HRIO
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the accountant / management

Qualifications

• At least Secondary School Education (KCSE). 

Specialised Training/Professional Qualifications

• BBA/Bcom (Finance/Accounting option) or its equivalent
• CPA Finalist

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Working knowledge of accounting systems,
• Analytical, technical and logical approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and quick to take initiative

Relevant Job Experience

• Must have worked in a similar position for at least two years