Balozi Housing Co-operative Society Accountant Job

Balozi Housing Co-operative Society Ltd is registered under the Co-operatives Act Cap 490 Section 7.

We invite applications for an Accountant, initially on a six months contract, to oversee and coordinate the operations of the financial function of the Society.

The successful applicant will be accountable to the Management Committee through Office Manager of the Society.

Qualifications and capabilities

• KCSE with a minimum grade of C plain
• A minimum of CPA II
• 3-5 years experience in a Cooperative Society.
• Must be trained and proficient in the use of Quickbooks package.
• Hands on experience in credit control and budgeting.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision and strict deadlines.
• Capable of providing leadership in all financial matters of the Society.
• Experience in debt collection will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all funds and expenditure are accounted for and adequately supported.
• Manage petty cash and other cash requisitions.
• Preparation of financial reports required for day to day operations.
• Prepare books of account for internal and external audits.
• Receipting and banking.
• Bank, cash, creditors and debtors reconciliation.
• Capable of providing timely advice on the relevant financial issues to the Management.
• The position is accountable to the Management Committee through the Office Manager of the Society.

The application, including an updated CV, copies of the relevant certificates and three referees addressed to the undersigned should be emailed or dropped in the office by 15th February 2011.

The Chairperson,
Balozi Housing Co-operative Society Ltd
P O Box 10548-00100, Nairobi
Email: balozihousing@yahoo.com