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Vacancy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following post within a reputable organization, an equal opportunity employer.

Job Purpose
The position exists to produce financial reports in a timely manner in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), to prepare budget forecasts and management reports, maintain the general ledger, make payments and to ensure accounting po icies and procedures are being adhered to.

Main duties and responsibilities
Provides financial oversight by examining and presenting budgets, accounts, and financial statements to top management.
Prepares management reports by compiling income and expenditure weekly reports.
Ensures that finances are protected from potential misappropriation by other members.
Submits forecasting and financial reports by presenting amended financial estimates based on actual spending.
Manages and checks payments.
Prepares reconciliations by matching the list of issued checks and deposits in the business records.
Manages debtors by outlining payment terms of the agency up front.
Maintains the general ledger ny posting entries to the general ledger constantly.
Prepares statutory returns by compiling the agency’s financial records at the end of the financial year.
Manages stock by ordering, storing, tracking, and controlling inventory.
Job Skills and Competencies
A sharp, analytical mind imbued with creative thinking, innovation-generating and problem-solving skills.
High ethical and accountability standards, and impeccable integrity.
Must be a self-starter with ability to work under pressure.
Excellent written and ora communication skillsand interpersonal skills.
Strong organising, work planning, scheduling and time management skills, capable of handing large volumes ofassignments accurately and thoroughly.
Knowledge and practical application of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in particular ISO 9001:2015, will be an added advantage.
General Requirements:
At least 4 years relevant working experience.
Working knowledge of latest Paste accounting packages.
Payroll administration is an added advantage.
International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) qualification is an added advantage.
Education
Degree in Finance/Accounting or similar
Registered or progress towards registration with Public Accounts and the Audit Board.
Relevant master’s degree, ACCA, CIM A, CIS, CA (Z) or PSPA(Z) an added advantage.