Accounts Assistant vacancy in kenya Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)

Post  Title: Accounts Assistant

Organisation: Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA)

Location: Nairobi

About the Organisation;

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is a Kenya-based NGO which is a member of the global Hand in Hand international family, with independent operations within the Eastern Africa region and headquartered in Nairobi.

HiH EA’s mission is focused on reducing poverty through job creation.

HiH EA intends to fill the a bove vacancy and invites applications from suitably qualified individuals.

Ref No: ACC AST 01- 2013

Key Responsibilities

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the entry of data, verification of financial and accounting information in the MIS and for compiling and transmitting reports and analyses to management.

The Accounts Assistant will also be charged with the responsibility to ensure that all the primary financial and accounting transactions at their level comply with organization procedures, policies and

guidelines.

Duties

·         Input and verify data in the Management Information System (MIS)

·         Carry out reconciliations and ensure accuracy and up-dating of bank, loan and savings records

·         Raise journal vouchers to correct errors in the MIS

·         Generate accurate, useful and timely reports for information and decision making

·         Maintain safe custody and ensure proper access and retrieval of physical and computerized files and records

·         Maintain accounting records within set standards

·         Prepare relevant vouchers as required and with all supporting documents

·         Receive and verify payment claims and supporting documents

·         Ensure compliance with organisation policies and procedures on all financial and accounting transactions

·         Maintain assets and resources under their custody in good condition

Specifications

·         CPA II holder

·         3 years experience in a busy Accounting Department

·         Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting systems and Microsoft suite packages

·         A self starter working with minimal supervision

·         Integrity and willingness to commit to the HiH EA’s mission and values

How to Apply;

Qualified and interested candidates can forward a cover letter and their CV’s, citing the Position and Reference Number to HiH EA Head Office via the email careers@handinhandea.org

by 19th July, 2013.