Assistant Accountant at SOS Children's Villages

Responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant Job

Responsible for banking

• Daily bank book and statement reconciliations and report and correct anomalies promptly

• A loving home for every child

• Ensure all payments are appropriately approved and coded, have calculation strips, proper supporting documents, payment stamps, received in finance stamp and are charged correctly to the respective project number

• Submit vouchers to the accountant for booking on set dates i.e vouchers submitted should agree with those listed in the e-cash and bank books

• Ensure bank book and Navison balances are in agreement

• Plan and request for funds for projects and the Office in good time

• Maintain bank records

Responsible for Cash

• Management of office cashbox – payments are made without delay for approved and properly prepared vouchers

• Daily reconciliation of physical and cash book balances according to the SOS CV KE cash management rules

• Ensure no new advances to persons with outstanding advances

• Assist in Project Accounting

• Arrange and facilitate monthly payments – local and foreign currency related transactions

Other duties/additional tasks

• Deputize the other accountants

• Follow up on accounts receivables and payables

• Maintain the files for finance department confidentially

• Raise extra ordinary issues with supervisor promptly

• Assist in any other duties as may be requested by the Head of Team

Assistant Accountant Job Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum KCSE or O-level.

• Diploma in accounting from a reputable institution, at least CPA II or equivalent

• Minimally 3 years of professional working experience in a similar position

• Knowledge of SOS CV instruments and procedures will be an added advantage

• Good interpersonal communication skills & working knowledge of IT technology (related software, phone, fax, e-mail, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)

• Good command of English and Kiswahili

• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management