Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Accounting jobs in Mombasa Kenya

The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) Limited is the umbrella organisation of savings and credit co-operatives in Kenya whose mission is to empower SACCOs through advocacy and provision of quality, diversified, innovative and market-driven financial and technical services.

We have been retained by one of our clients, a leading SACCO in Mombasa to recruit a Chief Accountant.

Job Specification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • CPA, ACCA, or ACA.
  • Knowledge and experience in using QuickBooks is desirable.
  • A Diploma from the Co-operative College is an added advantage.
  • At least five years of experience in the financial/co-operative/banking industry.
  • Demonstration of team building, leadership skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Aged between 30-40 years.
Job Description
  • Supervise the accounts unit and verify compliance with company policies and procedures and accounting international standards.
  • Set guidelines for recognising financial transactions to ensure timely reporting.
  • Validate all financial data in company financial software to ensure accuracy.
  • Establish  proper  filing  systems  for  financial  documents  to  ensure  compliance  with  company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure  the  safe  custody  of  check books  and  receipt  vouchers  in  compliance  with  company financial policies and procedures.
  • Motivate  and  develop  staff  ensuring  that  objectives  are  established  and  communicated, monitored, and reviewed, to ensure proper reporting.
Applications can also be sent to compliance@kuscco.com or hand delivered to our offices at KUSCCO Centre,

4th floor on Kilimanjaro Avenue,
Upperhill,
opposite the Teachers Service Commission.
on or before 23rd January 2012