Daystar University Assistant Accountant (Creditors) Job in Kenya

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. 

Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.  

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions. 

Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.

Assistant Accountant – Creditors

Requirements

• Bachelors of Commerce (Accounting or Finance) degree from a recognized University.
• CPAII (Certified Public Accountants).
• At least 3 years of working experience in busy office(s)
• Strong computer skills and hands on skills in Ms. Office packages, with knowledge of accounting packages eg. GP or similar ERP application
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate cooperation and trust with colleagues, supervisors, teams and across departments
• Bring best practices to the attention of the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee petty cash management and preparation of petty cash reports.
• Accruing invoices, utilities and all other payments in Purchases ledger
• Matching invoices with LPOs and GRNs and preparation of daily, weekly and monthly payment schedules
• Cheque processing and posting of transactions into the purchases ledger.
• Reconciliation of cheque book register and cashbook
• Responsible for cheque dispatch
• Filing PAYE returns and preparation of schedules
• Replenishment of other departmental office float.
• Processing payroll  & Raising wages Journal
• Reconciling imprest and staff accounts & payroll liabilities.

How to Apply
Those interested in this challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications, testimonials and detailed CV with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before: 30th April 2014

All applications should be sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke 

Hard copies will not be considered.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.