Catholic Diocese of Nakuru Accountant Job in Kenya

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru

The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position;

Diocesan Assistant Accountant

Job Description:

Reporting to the Financial Administrator and functionally to the Senior Accountant the incumbent is expected to ensure technical support is given to institutions by assisting in production of all relevant financial reports in compliance with CDN Policies and guidelines; and also by ensuring that programme and projects financial reports are adequately prepared in accordance with agreed funding requirements.

Key Result Areas;

• Prepare project financial reports complying with funding agreements.
• Directly make payments pertaining to projects activities
• Ensure adequate control and monitoring of receipts and utilization of financial resources.
• Advise management on the most rational way of spending.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations of the various bank accounts.
• Analyze, control and accurately maintain relevant general ledger accounts.
• Maintain relevant subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Assist in set up and implementation of proper accounting procedures, systems and internal control.
• Code raw financial data before it is posted in the accounting system.
• Participate in development and implementation of new financial policies and procedures; interpret and assess the impact of changes and make recommendations on follow up actions.
• Verify payments for accuracy and budget provisions for further processing
• Maintain proper filing system by sorting vouchers according to classifications
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly financial reports for all income generating activities (IGA’S)  of the Diocese
• Ensure that all financial transactions are adequately documented.
• Assist in carrying out internal audits whenever necessary.

Qualifications and Skills

• CPA (K) with 3 years working experience in a similar position
• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting Option) will be an added advantage.
• Possess good analytical and coordinating skills with ability to apply accounting techniques to a wide range of operational situations.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting packages and systems.
• Strong leadership, supervision and interpersonal and report writing skills.
• General knowledge of development partners’ financial policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Should be 30 years and above

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru             

or E-mail us – cdnhr@yahoo.com

So as to be received by 10th May 2012. 

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru is an Equal Opportunity Employer