Assistant Accountant at University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES)

UNES/FN/ASA/05/21

Contract Duration: Three Years with Three Months Probationary Period

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for financial reporting, optimal cash management, efficient asset utilization and assisting in administration of the same.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the incumbent shall be tasked with the following responsibilities:

1. Posting of accounts receivable and payable, revenue and expenditure into the Financial System.
2. Preparation of monthly and quarterly Management Accounts.
3. Enforcement of debt collection and implementation of UNES Credit Policy
4. Processing of supplier payments
5. Management of office petty cash
6. Review of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness
7. Ensuring financial records comply with company policies, professional standards and government and regulatory guidelines
8. Preparation of monthly debtors and creditors reports
9. Preparation of audit schedules and support to internal and external auditors
10. Budget preparation, implementation and monitoring
11. Timely invoicing of clients
12. Managing statutory deductions, payments and returns
13. Managing inventory transactions and records

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting
2. CPA II or Equivalent.
3. At least 3 years relevant experience in a busy retail environment.
4. Be Computer Literate.
5. Possess good interpersonal skills.
6. Must be a person of good integrity ability to work under pressure & long hours.
7. Attention to detail