Assistant Accountant – Jumuia Resorts, Kanamai

Assistant Accountant – Jumuia Resorts, Kanamai

The National Council Churches of Kenya (NCCK), an umbrella organization for Protestant Churches and Christian Organizations registered in Kenya, is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, experienced and results oriented professional. Applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following position:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with established internal controls in the Jumuia Resorts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prudent Management of Resorts funds
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts against Resorts needs and budget.
  Prepare cash request on the basis of planned activities, expenditure and commitments as per budget lines
  Prepare monthly bank reconciliations on or before 10th of every month
  Conduct monthly cash count and prepare cash certificates
  Verify authenticity of various payments, ensuring proper authorization, support documentation and accounting to appropriate budget lines.
  Act as bank Agent in the operation of Resorts Bank accounts
  Custodian of the Resorts accountable documents
  Ensure spending within the budget lines
  
• Maintain Records and books of accounts related to Resorts.
• Ensure timely keying in of accounting data into the software.
  Ensure all expenditure returns are properly captured and posted
  Ensure proper and sequenced filing of all accounting payment vouchers, supporting documents and Petty cash reimbursements
  
• Asset Management
• Ensure that all Resorts assets are well secured and coded
  Ensure maintenance of an up to date asset listing stating the location/user
  Ensure proper handing over and safe custody of the assets upon staff transition
  Ensure disposal of assets is in line with NCCK disposal policy
  
• Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly General Ledger for updating
  Participate in budget preparation for the Resort
  Facilitate smooth external audit
  
• Liaison Role
• Liaise with Resorts accountant on all expenditure and cash flows
  
• Leadership Roles
• Provide guidance to the Store keeper and Receptions in handling budgets and finances and billing
  
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB

• Level of Education/Academic Qualification
• At least Form IV – KCSE or equivalent.
• Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Business Related Discipline or its Equivalent
• Professional accounting qualifications – At least CPA II

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Strong management and leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience in computerized accounting system.
• Must be flexible and versatile.
• Work under minimum supervision

Relevant Job Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should  fill the Recruitment Form not later than 12:00 pm on April 22, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.