Echo Network Africa Hiring Assistant Accountant

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for prompt data capture, and processing of other routine operations in the Division for timely reporting and enhancement of efficiency in the Division. KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant Accountant is responsible for; · Daily data entry to Sage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. · Monthly generation of journals i.e. Insurance prepayments, depreciation, bank charges, Stationery. · Raising of payments to suppliers and ensuring all relevant supporting documents are attached. · Raising of payment vouchers, on line banking data entry and cheque preparations. · Raising LPO’s ,receipting and banking transactions · Proper filing of documents-Payments, Journals, Bank Reconciliations and stamping of supporting documents before filing. · Bank reconciliations for all bank accounts. · Petty cash management. · Verification of stationery, utilities and other supplies delivered by suppliers. · Training of interns assigned to the Division · Support in the preparation of Audit schedules for the annual audit. · Preparation and remittance of staff payroll deductions. · Support online Filing of Monthly Statutory returns i.e. Withholding VAT, Withholding tax etc. · Support in cash flow forecasting · Participate in the Budget preparation for the Division and the Institution and Budgetary control for the Institution · Participate in fundraising initiatives of the institution · Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor QUALIFICATIONS ACADEMIC: · Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent. PROFESSIONAL: · CPA 2 EXPERIENCE · At least one year’s work experience in a busy Accounting department. · Experience in record-keeping and reporting. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP · Student Member of The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) CRITICAL COMPETENCIES PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES · Tech savvy · High integrity and ethical conduct · Trustworthy · Confidential · Self driven and reliable · Team player SUPERVISION RECEIVED The job holder is accountable to the Accountant. SUPERVISION GIVEN The job holder supervises the following: · None LIMITS OF AUTHORITY/ CONTACTS · Access to all relevant Institutional data, information and records. · All Focus Area assets. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Certificate of Good Conduct Apply