Accountant 3b Job in Nairobi Kenya - Christ is The Answer Ministries

Christ is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) seeks to recruit suitable a candidate for the position of Accountant.

Ref: 3b

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accountant position is accountable for the support of all CITAM units Treasury management by ensuring Optimum cash management and continuous supervision of cash accountability by all cash handlers.

The position will also ensure real time Bank reconciliation for the CITAM bank accounts. It will also ensure continuous improvement of CITAM cash management through support of cash handlers and working with Head of Finance in capacity development of cash handlers.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of bank accounts and monitoring of cash position to ensure sufficient cash for operations and business obligations
• Ensuring optimal cash utilization by maximizing of investment opportunities for excess cash
• Reporting of daily cash collections
• Handling of Audit treasury related requirements e.g end of year cash certificates, end of year cash counts, investments schedules, reconciliations of petty cash etc
• Liaison with Banks on Foreign currency transactions
• Liaison with CITAM Administrators on Bank reconciliations for Business Units to ensure timely submission.
• Surprise Cash checks for Assemblies and Units
• Ensuring proper handing over of cash during transition
• Liaison with Administrators and the bank to resolve Bank unidentified credits
• Capture of Direct payments to the Cash Book
• Preparation of monthly cash flow reports
• Liaison with the Bank and Cash in Transit team on banking co-ordination

Qualifications and Experience

• Be a mature born again Christian who is in agreement with the CITAM statement of faith
• Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent and at least CPA2
• Proven analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good appreciation of computerised accounting packages (Pastel Proficiency is an added advantage)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position

Applications quoting the above Ref. No. should be accompanied by a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) referees (one of which must be your Pastor) to reach the address below on or before close of business Friday, 25th March 2011.

The Head of Human Resources
Christ Is The Answer Ministries,
P.O Box 42254 – 00100, Nairobi

Or email: hr@citam.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.