Assistant Accountant - Treasury at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

The incumbent will be responsible inprocessing of customer refunds and staff claims, updating of vendor bankaccounts, raising receipts for customer payments and preparation of bankreconciliations whilst ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs and internal controls.

Detailed Description        
Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

• Processing of customer refunds on a timely basis ensuring accuracy and observing the control requirement.
• Processing staff payments on a timely basis in compliance with agreed payments cycle and ensuring validity of requests before processing.
• Prompt resolution of queries from internal and external customers.
• Perform payment runs in Citi Direct and other company banking platforms to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Setting up of Vendor bank account details in Oracle Financials in compliance with the controls set and ensuring perfection of documentation prior to the set up.
• Executing the funding processes and cash management processes by sending out letters/communication to banks on transfer of funds as and when required with liaison with Out station Accountants.
• Preparing bank reconciliations and resolving reconciling items within set timelines.
• Generate receipts for all collections to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

Job Requirements        
Qualification(Minimum)

•  A Degree in Accounting or Finance or business Field from a reputable Institution.
•  Full qualifications in CPA (K) or ACCA.
•  At least one year of practical experience in Finance in a busy Organization.

Additional Details        
Other Skills

•  Exposure to use of accounting systems.
•  Proficiency in MS Excel/Spreadsheet.