Job Description
REF (SS/AA/02/23)
Our client, a licensed Deposit Taking Sacco headquartered in Kisii Town, is seeking to recruit a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the position of an Accounts Assistant.
Reporting to the Accountant, the individual will be responsible for the administration of the Members’ personal accounts and posting of financial transactions.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Maintenance of members register i.e., update of membership and preparation of dividend
• Production of members monthly report
• Ensure daily reconciliations
• Extraction of the monthly trial balance, cash flows and forecasts
• Verification of payment vouchers to assess accuracy
• Maintaining the general ledger
• Maintaining SACCO’S books of accounts including petty cash, banking and bank reconciliation, debtors’ and creditors schedules and other relevant accounting duties
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a Business-Related Degree from a recognized university.
• CPA part II.
• Computer literate.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a busy financial institution.
• Sound knowledge of Sacco laws and regulations.
• A person of integrity, team player with effective communication skills.
• Excellent in analytical, interpersonal and team management skills.