A SACCO based in Nairobi with branches countrywide is looking for an experienced qualified person to fill the position of Senior Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- To develop and apply effective financial accounting and reporting systems.
- Management of the general and subsidiary ledgers in accordance with internationally accepted accounting and financial reporting principles.
- Prepare and analyze on a regular basis the SACCO’s business plans, budgetary estimates and provide explanations on variances.
- Provide support to all other functions to enhance organizational goals.
- Provide professional guidance to the C.E.O and the Board of Directors on all financial decisions in the SACCO.
- Manage the FOSA operations in line with the current SASRA regulations.
- Supervision of accounting staff and any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the C.E.O.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance options or CPA II and above.
- Ability to carry out financial analysis, financial projections and budgeting
- Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions in line with established policies and procedures
- Superior knowledge and proficiency in computerized accounting operations
- Outstanding leadership and managerial skills including coaching and training.
- Experience in FOSA operations will be an added advantage.
- Must have worked in a SACCO in a similar or related position for at least 3-5 years, two years of which must be at Supervisory level.
- Must be 25-45 years of age.
Kindly submit your application with detailed CV, certificates and testimonials, stating your current position, current salary, expected salary, and three professional referees by 29th April 2011.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply to:
The General Manager,
P. O. Box 55541-00200,
Nairobi.