Forward Travellers Sacco Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

The management Forward Travellers Sacco Ltd would like to invite qualified candidates for the under mentioned position:

Chief Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of accounts staff
• Verification of accuracy of accounting data.
• Ensuring that all Bank Reconciliations are done on a daily basis.
• Check and authorize all payment Vouchers.
• Maintain a record of all receipt books and other source documents.
• Design and implement sound accounting procedures.
• Check the petty Cash book on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper maintenance of members’ accounts
• Ensuring that Data backup is done on a daily basis.
• Proper maintenance of the fixed assets registers
• Production of trial balance and review monthly reconciliations of all accounts
• Maintain tax records and other statutory deductions
• Liaise with external auditors with regard to preparation of accounts
• Co-ordinate the production of financial and management information
• Supervise the updates of general ledger
• Payroll processing
• Posting all transactions to the general ledger
• Ensure daily preparation of cash book balances
• Any other assignment given by the Finance Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance. A Diploma in the same field will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum CPA final or its equivalent.
• Experience of working in co-operative institution shall be an added advantage.
• At least 30 years of age.
• At least 3 years relevant experience.
• Must be computer literate with at least one relevant accounting package.
• A valid driving license an added advantage.

Interested candidates should download and fill the employment application form (CLICK HERE to download), attach copies of CVs and testimonials and drop the same in our offices on or before 21st November 2014.