Job Vacancies at Kenya Association of Manufacturers - 2 Positions

Job Purpose:

This is a short term contract position to offer accounting, clerical and administrative support to ensure efficient, timely and accurate administration of account receivables and management of financials for all assigned projects.

Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date billing system;
• Generate and send out invoices;
• Follow up on, collect and allocate payments;
• Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines;
• Perform weekly entry into Pastel and account reconciliations;
• Weekly reconciliation of receivables and communication through Finance Manager to the relevant department
• concerned for follow up-Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities;
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies;
• Generate periodic age analysis;
• Review accounts receivables aging to ensure compliance;
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records;
• Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc;
• Process credit card payments;
• Prepare bank deposits;
• Investigate and resolve customer queries;
• Process adjustments;
• Develop a recovery system and initiate collection efforts;
• Maintain excellent customer relations;
• Collect data and prepare monthly metrics

Qualifications for the Accountant Job

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) or Equivalent
• Holder of CPA (K) or Equivalent
• Experience in project management and accounting functions
• At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience in Financial management with a comparable organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player

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The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is a membership organization representing over 750 leading manufacturing and value-add companies in Kenya. KAM is seeking to competitively fill the following vacant position:

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for designing and implementing effective financial management systems: Ensuring that KAM remains a financially sustainable institution.

Key objectives

• Effective internal controls
• Effective financial management
• Compliance with accounting standards
• Prudent management of resources
• Efficient budgetary monitoring
• Statutory audits
• Motivated employees
• Timely and accurate financial reports

Finance Job Responsibilities

• Ensure strong financial oversight in KAM, including for all projects and kitties;
• Ensure there is an up-to-date finance policy in place and that it is adhered to;
• Ensure compliance with Accounting policies and procedures and accounting standards (governance and statutory compliance);
• Collaborate with management on development and execution of fundraising/income generation strategies;
• Identifying, measuring, analysing information with financial implications to facilitate decision making;
• Carrying out operational performance analysis and providing accurate and timely management accounting reports and business performance data
• Ensuring proper maintenance of assets and depreciation schedules
• Ensures statutory audits are carried out in a timely manner;
• Efficient management of debtors and suppliers;
• Conduct frequent intelligence on investments opportunities for KAM and advice management;
• Examine financial and legal documents to verify accuracy and adherence to financial regulations and acceptable financial principles;
• Provide support to the units to ensure KAM products are competitively priced;
• Supervising, appraising and ensuring appropriate training of personnel in the department
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive.

Qualifications for the Finance Job

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) or Equivalent
• MBA is an added advantage
• Experience in project management and Financing
• Holder of CPA (K) or Equivalent
• At least five (5) years’ relevant work experience in a management level position with a comparable organization
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.
• Strong leadership skills and a team player