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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia.
ADRA’s mission is to change one life at a time through enhancing development in individuals and communities.

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant for our Finance department.
We invite applicants who are experienced, results-oriented, dynamic and self- motivated with proven track records and attributes to excel in a highly competitive environment.

Assistant Accountant
Reports To:Accountant
Role Objective

To assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the accounts Department

Our client based in Nairobi needs an Accountant to work in Nairobi.
 The assistant accountant will report to the accountant and will be responsibility for the effective and efficient processing of accounting data of our client.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·                     Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations
·                     Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices
·                     Ensure that all the company’s financial transactions are captured fully and accurately
·                     Preparation of timely accounting reports (Management on Daily and Weekly)
·                     Maintaining proper and up to date books of accounts
·                     Filing and safely storing company documents and receipts for future reference
·                     Preparing and availing accounting records for audit purposes
·                     Verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down Rules and Regulations
·                     Coding of payment vouchers and verification of entries in the general ledger
·                     Prepare bank reconciliation statements
·                     Disburses  funds  using  manual/local  warrants  or  petty  cash  and  makes  change according to specific instructions.
·                     Handle day to day expenses; payments of rent and electricity
·                     Handle the statutory payments (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT Monthly returns)
·                     Perform office administration work
·                     Other general accounting duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
·                     A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) from any reputable university
·                     At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity
·                     Should be a CPA holder
·                     Demonstrated hands on experience in modular accounting software’s such as QuickBooks 2006, Sage Pastel premier edition
·                     Conversant with issuance of certificate to clients
·                     Knowledge of general record keeping and filling systems
·                     Strong work ethics and financial integrity
·                     Good personal judgment, initiative, reliability, discipline and punctuality
·                     Cordial relationship with colleagues & customers
·                     Excellent analytical and accounting skills
·                     Problem solving skills and keen to detail
·                     Ability to handle pressure
·                     Should be self-driven and work with minimum supervision excellent report writing skills
·                     Detailed understanding of the role and functions of the accounting department
Desirable Criteria
·                     Mature lady or Gentlemen age between 28-35yrs
·                     A born again Christian
Qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience to careers@kcr-hr.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For the implementation of the Project ‘REINFORCING Veterinary governance in Africa’ (VET-GOV) funded by the European Union, The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) seeks the services of an Assistant Accountant to assist in the implementation of the project at regional level.

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned institute with 13 Member Countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Established in 1997 under an expanded mandate, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions, central banks or equivalent institutions.

MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emerging risks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials.

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned institute with 13 Member Countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Established in 1997 under an expanded mandate, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions, central banks or equivalent institutions.

MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emergingrisks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials.

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Medium sized company in Mombasa requires Assistant Accountant.

Age: 25 – 35 years