YWCA Meru Branch Accountant Job in Kenya

Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice and peace for all humanity.
 

The Association invites application for the position of anAccountant for its Branch in Meru. 

The successful candidate will be based in Meru and will report to the Branch Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In-charge of the Accounts Department in the Branch
• Timely donor and management reporting
• Preparation of the payroll on a monthly basis
• Create project accounts in the accounting system
• Review Cashbooks and cashbook reconciliations weekly.
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
• Report on project profitability to management
• Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
• Close out project accounts upon project completion
• Preparation of year-end schedules for Corporate Income Tax Returns and Annual Audit.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
• Preparation and processing of various journal entries related to general accounting.
• Compile and review subsidiary ledgers and financial statements.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and controls in conjunction with the National Chief Accountant.
• Preparation of the annual budgets
• Perform special projects as directed by the Branch Manager and the National Chief Accountant.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Finance/Accounts or an Advanced CPA
• At least three (3) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Computer literacy and the ability to apply accounting principles.
• Working knowledge of computerized accounting software

Candidates that are interested and meet the above qualifications are invited to apply. 

An application with a detailed CV to reach the under mentioned on or before 15th August 2014

Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya 
eMail: hr@ywcakenya.org

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted