YWCA Systems Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Systems Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Nairobi

Reporting Relationships

The Systems Accountant reports to the Finance Director

Job Summary

The Systems Accountant is responsible for the management of computerized accounting systems for the YWCA of Kenya. 

To ensure computerized accounting systems are running smoothly for timely and accurate reporting at all levels.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure computerized accounting systems are running smoothly for timely and accurate reporting at all levels.
• Ensure that end users are timely supported.
• Investigate the causes of systems inadequacies.
• Provide training in the use of system to the key stakeholders.
• Collection of data, analyzing the information, and reporting to the management.
• Maintaining and improving control procedures.
• Cost analysis to reduce expenses of the company.
• Provide major upgrades to the financial management information system.
• Review systems audit trail.
• Process payments, invoices and monthly bank reconciliation for the organization.
• Maintain and improve control processes over reconciliations, reporting, operational and other risks.
• Instrumental in reducing reporting timelines and improving monthly and year end reporting.
• Ensures that the Accounting policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Preparing quarterly financial statements. 
• Preparation of end year financial statements of YWCA Kenya.
• Ensure that all financial records are well maintained.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications, experience and Competencies

• CPA Part 2
• Bachelor‘s degree in financial disciplines will be added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting knowledge and application
• Good understanding of accounting processing and double entry.
• Ability to plan, organize and review the work of lower level accountant.
• Ability to explain systems and procedures to others in a clear and concise manner.
• Good knowledge in IT especially in accounting systems.
• Good support knowledge in pastel.
• Good communication and writing skills.

Others

• Committed Christian of 30 years and above
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Self motivated, honest and Team leader.
• Sound character and good interpersonal skills

Send applications via email to;

YWCA of Kenya
Email: careers@ywcakenya.org

Application should be received on or by 31st May 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.