YWCA of Kenya
Job Title: Chief Accountant
Reporting: National General Secretary (CEO)
Purpose of the Job: Responsible for organizations Financial management and Strategic direction on Financial matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring the day to-day running of the Accounting departments.
Ensures that the policies and procedures are adhered to.
Ensure Insurance for all the organization assets.
Cash flow analysis and management.
Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and payments are made to relevant authorities within deadlines.
Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly, midyear and annual accounts.
Coordinate the preparation of Annual Budget for the Association.
Assist in identifying investment opportunities for the Association
Ensure donor reports are timely and accurate, Ensuring effective utilization of approved donor funds
Ensure that all financial records are well maintained
Signatory to the Bank Accounts.
Supervision of staff in the department.
Shall be responsible for Organizing for the Finance Committee and Finance Meetings as per schedule
Oversee the implementation of the accounting software.
Job Specification
Bachelor of Commerce Degree ( Finance Option / Accounting/ Business Administration ) with CPA III or other equivalent qualification; MBA an added advantage
At least4 years relevant working experience in a senior management position; experience with NGO implementing Community development programmes and Operating income generating facilities an added an advantage
Other
Committed Christian 30 years and above
Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of word processing, spread sheets and accounting packages preferably pastel
Very good interpersonal skills
Self motivated, honest, reliable, innovative with business acumen
Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
Good report writing and analytical skills
Able to develop unit budgets and maintain control measures for efficiency
Terms of Employment:
2 year renewable contract as per YWCA scheme of service.
Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, depending on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the YWCA scales.
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application
Current CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
Attach three reference letters (including one from current or most recent employer/supervisor)
Copies of Certificates or transcripts
Applications are due no later than 18th January 2013
To:
The National General Secretary
Young women Christian Association,
P.O. Box 40710 00-100,
Nairobi
or e-mail to careers@ywcakenya.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
YWCA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.
Job Title: Chief Accountant
Reporting: National General Secretary (CEO)
Purpose of the Job: Responsible for organizations Financial management and Strategic direction on Financial matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensuring the day to-day running of the Accounting departments.
Ensures that the policies and procedures are adhered to.
Ensure Insurance for all the organization assets.
Cash flow analysis and management.
Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and payments are made to relevant authorities within deadlines.
Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly, midyear and annual accounts.
Coordinate the preparation of Annual Budget for the Association.
Assist in identifying investment opportunities for the Association
Ensure donor reports are timely and accurate, Ensuring effective utilization of approved donor funds
Ensure that all financial records are well maintained
Signatory to the Bank Accounts.
Supervision of staff in the department.
Shall be responsible for Organizing for the Finance Committee and Finance Meetings as per schedule
Oversee the implementation of the accounting software.
Job Specification
Bachelor of Commerce Degree ( Finance Option / Accounting/ Business Administration ) with CPA III or other equivalent qualification; MBA an added advantage
At least4 years relevant working experience in a senior management position; experience with NGO implementing Community development programmes and Operating income generating facilities an added an advantage
Other
Committed Christian 30 years and above
Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of word processing, spread sheets and accounting packages preferably pastel
Very good interpersonal skills
Self motivated, honest, reliable, innovative with business acumen
Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
Good report writing and analytical skills
Able to develop unit budgets and maintain control measures for efficiency
Terms of Employment:
2 year renewable contract as per YWCA scheme of service.
Probation period for the first 3 months.
Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, depending on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.
The salary scheme is based on the YWCA scales.
Applications should include the following:
Letter of Application
Current CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
Attach three reference letters (including one from current or most recent employer/supervisor)
Copies of Certificates or transcripts
Applications are due no later than 18th January 2013
To:
The National General Secretary
Young women Christian Association,
P.O. Box 40710 00-100,
Nairobi
or e-mail to careers@ywcakenya.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
YWCA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.
