ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

VACANT POSITION:  ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

OPENING DATE13th April,  2022  -12:30 P.M.      

CLOSING DATE: 30^th April, 2022 – 2:00 P.M.

WORK HOURS: FULL-TIME BASIS/PART-TIME

Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of Gender, culture, nationality.  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

KECOSCE does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

BACKGROUND

Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) is a Kenyan National NGO active in the Coast, Northern Kenya and Nairobi regions of Kenya. KECOSCE has its main offices in Mombasa.

KECOSCE works with grassroots communities and at county/national level to facilitate a just, secure and progressive society.  This is achieved through our strategic pillars including strengthening Democracy, Good governance and Human Rights, Supporting Sustainable Environment and Natural Resources Management, promoting Peace, Security, and Inclusive Societies, enhancing Gender Equality and Empowerment of women, and strengthening organizational sustainability.

KECOSCE is seeking to recruit an accounts assistant to join its team of self-driven staff and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s vision.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Accountant, the primary responsibility of this position is the preparation of financial documentation to include implementation of KECOSCE Finance and related policies as well as preparation and filing of final accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support on overseeing incoming donations, asset management and depreciation, grant management and reporting tasks.
• Deal with daily transactions for the petty cash and ensure that reconciliations are completed on a weekly basis.
• Ensure all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verification of accuracy of invoices and expense reports submitted for payment
• Ensure compliance with procurement requirements of the organization.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
• To maintain and reconcile cash / financial accounts
• To maintain spreadsheets for monitoring and analyzing accounting data and prepare financial reports
• To prepare table of accounts, assign entries to proper accounts to ensure proper accounting methods, principles and policies are being followed
• To complete and coordinate annual audits and provide recommendations for improving procedures and systems for initiating corrective actions
• Perform other financial tasks and assignments as and when required which are consistent with your level in the organization

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holder of B.com (accounts) degree, CPA Part I and Pursuing Part II and above
• Experience is an added advantage though not a requirement for this position
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles, practices, standards, and laws & regulations
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office and accounting software & databases
• Proficiency in analyzing and manipulating huge volume of data
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and administrative skills with attention to detail

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, are able to take up a position based in Mombasa, and are strongly motivated for working with KECOSCE, please email your application letter, concise CV, listing three (3) references (including the recent employer) with their email or phone contacts to [email protected].  Further details can be accessed through our website at www.kecosce.org

This offer is will close on 30^th April 2022 at 2:00 pm.EAT.  All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.