ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT JOB KENYA WITH A SACCO

KenRed Sacco Society Limited is the
Kenya Red Cross Society staff Sacco
that receives savings and gives loans
members.
The Sacco has grown over the years
and it seeks to provide better services
to the ever increasing number of
members.
The Sacco Society is looking for a
qualified person to fill the following
jobs.
POSITION TITLE : ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Reporting to: Sacco Treasurer
Job location: Nairobi
Overall purpose
The incumbent will be Responsible to
the Sacco Management Committee for
effective planning , budgeting,
reconciliation and accounting
operations. Other responsibilities
include managing bank reconciliations
and reporting the monthly cash flow
position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To maintain books of accounts by
inserting data into the accounting
system (electronic and manual)
Prepare payment vouchers and
issuance of cheque payments to
members
Ensure that all payments or money
transactions are properly supported
by the required documents as
outlined by in the financial guidelines
To carry out daily cash reconciliation,
make payments to suppliers and keep
the Management Committee informed
of the available bank funds on a
regular basis
Coordinates safekeeping , control and
accounting of assets and securities
Prepare bank reconciliations on a
timely basis
Issuance of periodic reports ( financial
reports ) on a regular basis to enable
the management committee to carry
out its mandate .
Liaise with auditors and ensure all
requested information is supplied in a
timely manner and that all relevant
audit recommendations are
implemented

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS .
CPA Part II or equivalent
qualifications, A diploma in
Cooperative Management will be an
added advantage
One ( 1) year’s experience in treasury
accounting including skills in
computerized accounting systems.
Experience on Sacco software will be
an added advantage

Applications must contain ;
Letter of application , curriculum vitae,
copies of relevant certificates , address
and contacts of two referees one of
whom should be former employer
personal contacts such as telephone,
e- mail and address.

All applications should be sent to the
address below so as to reach the
chairman not later than Friday 22nd
July 2011.

All correspondence to:
The Chairman
KENRED SACCO
P O Box 40712 – 00100
Nairobi , Kenya