Accountant II assists with accounting operations and financial reporting, requires a relevant business/finance degree and CPA II/ACCA II certification. Full-time role in Nairobi.
Job purpose
To
support the preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial records and
transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting to
facilitate e ective financial management and accountability within the
organization.
Responsibilities
Preparing
payment vouchers and committal documents for examination’
Verifying
data Recorded in the cashbook;
Validating
bank transactions and entries in bank statements;
Validating
receipts and payments;
Updating
ledgers and supporting preparation of financial reports;
Verifying
balance cashbooks, imprests, and advance ledgers;
Undertaking
bank deposits, dispatch of cheques and cash withdrawal; and
Preparing
bank reconciliation statements;
Qualifications
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
Bachelors
degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option),
Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration
(Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
CPA II/
ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution
and
Proficiency
in computer Applications.
Key competencies and skills
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate e
ectively across teams;
Demonstrated
integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality;
Strong
organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to
deliver results under pressure;
Sound
analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, supported by keen
attention to detail and accuracy;
Working
knowledge of accounting systems and financial record-keeping; and
Ability
to work e ectively both independently and within a team environment,
demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
