Chief Accountant, YWCA of Kenya

YWCA of Kenya

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Reporting: National General Secretary (CEO)

Purpose of The Job: Responsible for organizations Financial management and Strategic direction on Financial matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the day to-day running of the Accounting departments.
• Ensures that the policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure Insurance for all the organization assets.
• Cash flow analysis and management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and payments are made to relevant authorities within deadlines.
• Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly, midyear and annual accounts.
• Coordinate the preparation of Annual Budget for the Association.
• Assist in identifying investment opportunities for the Association
• Ensure donor reports are timely and accurate, 
• Ensuring effective utilization of approved donor funds
• Ensure that all financial records are well maintained
• Signatory to the Bank Accounts.
• Supervision of staff in the department.
• Shall be responsible for Organizing for the Finance Committee and Finance Meetings as per schedule
• Oversee the implementation of the accounting software.

Job Specification

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree ( Finance Option / Accounting/ Business Administration ) with CPA III or other equivalent qualification; MBA an added advantage
• At least 4 years relevant working experience in a senior management position; experience with NGO implementing Community development programmes and Operating income generating facilities an added an advantage

Other

• Committed Christian 30 years and above
• Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of word processing, spread sheets and accounting packages preferably pastel
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Self motivated, honest, reliable, innovative with business acumen
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• Good report writing and analytical skills
• Able to develop unit budgets and maintain control measures for efficiency

Terms of Employment:

• 2 year renewable contract as per YWCA scheme of service.
• Probation period for the first 3 months.

Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, depending on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency. The salary scheme is based on the YWCA scales.

Applications should include the following:

• Letter of Application
• Current CV, with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
• Attach three reference letters (including one from current or most recent employer/supervisor)
• Copies of Certificates or transcripts

Applications are due no later than 31st March 2014

To:

The National General Secretary

Young women Christian Association, 

P.O. Box 40710 00-100,

Nairobi

or e-mail to; careers@ywcakenya.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

YWCA Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter.