Job opportunity
Assistant Accountant
SHOFCO SACCO LTD
Job description
Overview
To be responsible for carrying out financial and accounting processes, in compliance with financial policies, procedures and controls systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day payments of various nature including but not limited to branch reimbursements, utility bills, normal suppliers, member related payments etc
- Pay dividends, interest rebates and honoraria as and when declared in accordance with the Law and or/ Society Policy.
- Ensure all Society bank accounts are in agreement with bank statements, that bank charges are authenticated, correct and in time.
- May be required to prepare monthly payroll and ensure all statutory and other relevant deductions are correctly done and returns made to the relevant authorities by their due dates and /or in accordance with the Society policy
- Produce a monthly aged account payables report of all Society outstanding payments obligations.
- Ensure due reconciliation of creditors’ subsidiary accounts versus the control account.
- Ensure operation of an efficient and effective filing system that ensures safety of documents and quick retrieval thereof in compliance with the law and or the Society policy
- Monitor the performance of the society by understanding in detail the variances between the actual vis-à-vis the budgeted level of Society activities.
- Advice the Financial Accountant on matters of importance that affect the Finance Department and / or the whole Society.
- Supervise and obtain relevant reports from the officers under him/her; and undertake their performance appraisal as and when required.
- Any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.
Requirements and qualifications
Additional education
Bachelor’s Degree in any business-related field
CPA Part 11
Experience
2 YearsAdditional experience
- Experience in a busy accounting office especially in reconciliation will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy (MS. Office, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc.)
Skills
- Team Player
- Detail Oriented
- Self Motivated
Additional skills
- Examining information
- Articulating information
- Providing insights
Producing output