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Latest Accounting Jobs in Kenya (25K)

March 20, 2017 at 11:13 am

Accounting Job at Abela Kenya

Our client below wishes to recruit a qualified individual to work in his company as an accountant

Responsibilities for the Accounting Job

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing data base backups.

Requirements for the Accounting Job

Must have a background in tallying
Should have at least 5years working experience
Must have done CPA up to section 3

How To Apply
Qualified candidates to send their CV in Word Format to jobs@abela47.co.ke with subject as Accountant Ref: 9/3/2017

KenTrade Jobs in Kenya Accounting

March 18, 2017 at 11:32 am

Management Accountant Jobs at KenTrade

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the National

Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS) as well as Trade Facilitation.

To fulfil our mandate, we wish to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the position of

Reports to:Finance Manager

Purpose for the Job

To prepare, Monitor, control and reporting of financial information for management decision making as well as policy implementation and ensuring statutory and legal compliance.

Accounting Job Duties & Responsibilities

Implement management accounting and financial reporting policies of the Agency under supervision of the Finance manager;
Posting financial information and data using relevant accounting reporting software for purposes of updating books of Accounts;
Preparing and presenting periodic Management Accounts and financial reports
Preparation of bank reconciliations;
Collation and preparation of annual budgets and financial projections;
Maintaining and updating of assets register;
Drafting of annual final accounts;
Preparation of audit schedules for purposes of external audit;
Maintenance and proper filing of all records related to Management Accounting and Financial Reporting;
Participating in formulating, implementing and maintaining sound financial& Accounting policies, procedures and systems
Responsible for costing, responsibility accounting, capital budgeting and depreciation
Ensuring draft budgets and periodic financial performance reports are prepared for presentation to the management;
Approving expenditures as per laid down procedures;
Liaising with external consultants, auditors, tax agencies, statutory bodies etc
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Qualifications for the Accounting Job

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management, Economics or related field from a recognized University;
Possession of CPA (K)/ full ACCA qualifications;
Membership of good standing with ICPAK/ACCA;
At least four (4) years relevant experience in a computerized accounting environment;
Experience in a similar position in a Public Institution desirable.

How to Apply

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae that contains details of qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration ( enclose copy of latest pays lip), copies of certificates & relevant testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Candidates interested in this position are also expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following documents;

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance from the Ethics & Anti corruption Authority (EACC)
Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than March 31st 201

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment Plaza Longonot Rd Upperhill
P.O. Box 3694300200
NAIROBI

vacancies@kentrade.go.ke

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employerwomen and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted and any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification

New Accounting Job Vacancies in Kenya March 2017

March 20, 2017 at 4:36 pm

Accountant Jobs at Almasi Beverages Ltd

Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-006/17

The Role is Based at Nyeri, Kisii, or Eldoret

Almasi Beverages Ltd is the holding company of three Coca-Cola franchise Bottlers; Rift Valley Bottlers, Kisii Bottlers and Mount Kenya Bottlers.

Currently the company has job opportunities and is seeking interested, qualified and capable professionals to work and deliver on the following roles:

Accounting Job Responsibilities

Preparing accurate Financial accounts on regular basis.
Ensuring accurate postings are made into the system for on line and offline entries.
Inventory management, costing and value chain analysis.
Assisting departmental staff in analyzing financial information applicable to their areas.
Maintaining the fixed asset register.
Providing departments with relevant information and guidelines to facilitate budget preparation.
Processing payments against approved transactions.
Updating the daily cash position and reconciling bank statements within set timelines.
Maintaining and following up on debtors accounts and the preparation and filling of tax returns on timely basis.

Qualifications for the Accounting Job

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors’ Degree in Commerce or related.
He must be a CPA (K) holder with a minimum 3 years’ experience as an Accountant in an FMCG company.
Professional qualifications such as CMA, CFA and other finance related will be an added advantage.
The successful candidate must have experience in the use of advanced ERPs.
He/she will be focused and very keen to details.
He/she must have the ability to work in a very fast and high pressure environment and deliver timely results.

How to Apply

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application letter and CV to careerjobs@almasibeverages.co.ke

Closing date for applications will be: 28th March 2017.

Anti-Doping Agency Accounts Assistant Jobs Kenya (45-63K)

March 16, 2017 at 9:50 am

Accounts Assistant Job at the Anti-Doping Agency ( Vacancy No. ADAK/1/5/2017)

The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya is a State Corporation Established by The government under the Anti-Doping Act No. 5 of 2016 to lead a coordinated National Education and Awareness programmes, Testing and Promotion of Integrity for Doping-free Sport.

Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant Job

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in:-

Ensuring that all revenues/incomes are receipted and banked intact as per laid down procedures.
Carrying out bank reconciliation and ensure timely follow-ups made on any identified discrepancies
Ensuring proper accounting for the petty cash and effective management of imprestsystem in liaison with manager.
Reviewing and keying-in vendor (supplier) invoices
Preparing payment source documents (vouchers)
Writing cheques for all payments for appropriate approval.
Posting financial transaction into financial system and the vote book system
Serving as bank agent; keeps custody of cheque books, and bank statements; handles deposits (cheques and cash) in the bank.
Preparing weekly reports (commitment reports, cash reports, cash projection reports, etc.)
Carrying out reconciliation of petty cash account
Ensuring adequate filling of payment vouchers
Participating in preparation of budgets
Perform any other task assigned by the management from time-to-time.

Requirements for the Accounts Assistant Job

CPA Part I or equivalent qualification;
A high degree of integrity and responsibility; and
Computer competency.

How To Apply

Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit their applications quoting the vacancy and Vacancy No. on the envelope. The application to be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of professional and academic certificates, National Identity Card or Passport and all relevant testimonials, postal address, telephone and email contacts.

Applicants are also expected to provide email, telephone and postal contacts of three references. All applications should reach the Chief Executive Officer on or before 5 th April, 2017.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ant-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
P.O Box 66458- 00800
NAIROBI.
OR, by hand delivery during official working hours to the Agency’s offices in Westlands; Parklands Plaza, 6th Floor. Muthithi Road /Chiromo Lane Junction.

N.B. Those who had applied for re-advertised positions are encouraged to apply a fresh.

Optiven Accounts Assistant Jobs in Kenya

March 14, 2017 at 9:17 am

Accounts Assistant Job at Optiven

Accounts Assistant Job Responsibilities

Prepare, verify, and process invoices for sales or services rendered
Monitoring of debt status on assigned accounts
Following up on all outstanding installments via mails, phone and whatsapp
Following up on payment promises
Checking incoming payments daily and making updates.
Issuing Daily, weekly and monthly collection report.
Monitor and manage Trade receivable ageing summary
Account balance management and reconciliation.
Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions and entering them into the general ledger or accounting software
Prepare cash and check payments for bank; totaling and recording the deposit amounts, filling out deposit slips and bundling the funds and slips; making deposits at the bank
Customer Relations management
Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Any other duties to be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for the Accounts Assistant Job

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or equivalent from a recognized university
CPA K
3-4 years accounts receivable experience
Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements
Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Proficiency in MS Office, including the ability to operate computerized accounting and spreadsheet programs
High degree of maturity, accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
Excellent data entry skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
Effective organizational, stress and time management skills

How To Apply

Applications should be sent to recruitment@optiven.co.ke by the 31st March 2017

Kenya Human Rights Commission IT Internships in Kenya

March 20, 2017 at 6:36 pm

IT Internships at Kenya Human Rights Commission

The KHRC is seeking young graduates who are looking to gain practical experience in the field of Human Rights. The successful interns will be spread across our programme and institutional support areas for a period of six (6) months.

The successful intern will be reporting to the Information Technology Assistant.

Qualifications for the IT Internship

Minimum university degree in Information Technology
Have between 3 months to 1 year work exposure in an IT related field
Excellent in written and spoken English & Swahili
A valid certificate of good conduct
Basic Networking skills
Experience in Microsoft Server 2003 & 2008
Microsoft Office 2010 Suite
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
Exposure to help desk operations
Trouble shooting skills
All applicants must possess authorization to work in Kenya prior to applying for this position.
Excellent in written and spoken English and Swahili
Willingness to learn
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Research Skills
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures, are self-starters and functional problem solvers with the ability to learn.

How to Apply

Only those candidates that meet the above qualifications will be considered for the internship opportunities.

Candidates interested in this position should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to vacancies@khrc.or.ke. The cover letter should include a brief overview of the candidate’s suitability for the role, including an outline of relevant past research and advocacy experience. CVs should be a maximum 3 pages long and should include relevant past education and experience.

Candidates are encouraged to visit KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying: http://www.khrc.or.ke.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th March 2017. Applications submitted past this date will not be considered.

Kenya Human Rights Commission Legal Affairs Internships in Kenya

March 20, 2017 at 6:12 pm

Legal Affairs Internships at Kenya Human Rights Commission

The successful intern will be reporting to the Program Advisor, Legal Affairs.

Qualifications for the Legal Affairs Internship

Applicant should have graduated or has finalized 4th year course work and is awaiting graduation, to graduate with a minimum degree in Law.
Applicant should have between 3 months and 1 year experience working with international, labour, family, human rights and/or environmental law
Applicants with a Law degree should not be currently admitted to Kenya School of Law or if admitted should have successfully completed pupilage and is awaiting admission to the bar.
Ability to draft legal pleadings, legal reports and attend court hearings
Knowledge, relevant practice and understanding of the respective laws and regulations will be an added advantage
Ability and knowledge to handle legal aid cases and clients
Should have a valid certificate of good conduct
Excellent in written and spoken English
All applicants must possess authorisation to work in Kenya prior to applying for this position.
Excellent in written and spoken English and Swahili
Willingness to learn
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Research Skills
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures, are self-starters and functional problem solvers with the ability to learn.

How to Apply

Only those candidates that meet the above qualifications will be considered for the internship opportunities.

Candidates are encouraged to visit KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying: http://www.khrc.or.ke.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th March 2017. Applications submitted past this date will not be considered.

KHRC Political Pluralism & Diversity Internships in Kenya

March 20, 2017 at 5:48 pm

Political Pluralism & Diversity Internships at Kenya Human Rights Commission

The successful applicant will be reporting to the Program Advisor – Political Pluralism & Diversity

Qualifications for the Political Pluralism & Diversity Internship

Applicant should have graduated or has finalized 4th year course work and is awaiting graduation, to graduate with a minimum degree in Law, Arts, Political Science or International Relations.
Applicants with a Law degree should not be currently admitted to Kenya School of Law or if admitted should have successfully completed pupilage and is awaiting admission to the bar.
Between 3 months to 1 year demonstrable experience in issues related to identity and inclusion (women’s rights, ethnicity, minority rights, refugee rights LGBTI rights, political participation, and non-discrimination)
Demonstrable interest in human rights work including in working on emergent human rights issues in Kenya.
All applicants must possess authorisation to work in Kenya prior to applying for this position.
Should possess a valid certificate of good conduct
Excellent in written and spoken English and Swahili
Willingness to learn
Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, and Research Skills
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are highly motivated, possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures, are self-starters and functional problem solvers with the ability to learn.

Applicants to the PPD thematic area are encouraged to visit KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying: http://www.khrc.or.ke/programmes/political-pluralism-and-diversity.html

How to Apply

Only those candidates that meet the above qualifications will be considered for the internship opportunities.

Candidates are encouraged to visit KHRC’s website to learn more about our work before applying: http://www.khrc.or.ke.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th March 2017. Applications submitted past this date will not be considered.

Mercy Corps NGO Jobs Monitoring & Evaluation

March 20, 2017 at 5:36 pm

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer NGO Jobs at Mercy Corps

Location: Lodwar, Turkana County

Mercy Corps is a leading global relief and development agency saving and improving lives in the world’s toughest places.

In more than 40 countries, we partner with local people to put bold ideas into action, help them overcome adversity and build stronger communities.

We help communities survive and move beyond emergencies. When natural disasters strike, economies collapse or conflict flares, Mercy Corps is there.

Working with communities, we leverage local logic to help people transform their lives to grow more food, earn higher incomes and ultimately advocate for their needs.

We see global challenges as an invitation to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions.

Mercy Corps is looking for a qualified, committed, and dynamic individual to take up the following position.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps implements high-quality, analytical development work in very difficult places.

We have been operating in Kenya since 2008 and are presently implementing development programs across the Central, Rift Valley, North Western and Northern Eastern regions of Kenya.

We are currently implementing a 3-year Nike Foundation funded program, focused on improving livelihoods in Turkana and West Pokot (Kenya) and Karamoja (Uganda) regions.

The project, called Girls Improving Resilience with Livestock (GIRL), aims to empower pastoralist girls in the Turkana region to improve their livelihoods and personal agency, as well as increase the food security and adaptive capacity of their households and the resilience of their communities.

Mercy Corps is looking for a qualified professional to fill the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer for the GIRL program.

General Position Summary

This position is a key role on Mercy Corps’ Program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and learning team.

The position holder will support program in planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring quality in accordance with accepted standards, providing essential feedback for learning, accountability and decision making.

S/he will be responsible for providing internal capacity building for program staff on monitoring and evaluation activities as well as review and development of necessary tools that feed into the needs of Mercy Corps and donor reporting requirements.

Monitoring & Evaluation Job Responsibilities

Generate and implement monitoring and evaluation tools;
Play key role in the development of intervention designs, sector strategies and M&E frameworks;
Coordinate assessments, evaluations and monitoring surveys in area of operation. This will entail development of Scopes of Work, development of survey tools, trainings and management of data collectors, report write and facilitating results discussion;
Regularly document and share all learnings from program implementation;
Maintain an up to date database that reflects progress and donor indicators;
Build the capacity of all relevant team members to develop and maintain an excellent M&E system, and facilitate periodic reflection and analysis of program monitoring information that feeds into programming and learning;
Participate in on-going M&E training and support for all Mercy Corps programs;
Visit sites and partners to collect supplementary data, stories and conduct qualitative research both independently and in teams;
Maintain professional relationships with local government officials, private sector partners, NGOs, other development organizations, and civil society organizations;
Maintain an active advisory role with the program team to help guide them towards robust and relevant data collection;
Actively participate in all implementation, providing advice and feedback for quality results at any point;
Work with Program Coordinator, Program Manager, Program Officer and other staffs to ensure that activities are implemented on plan and progress towards targets is not compromised;
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partners and government departments;
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission;
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the Monitoring & Evaluation Job

Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics; Demography, Statistics, Business administration or relevant field;
At least 3 years of program monitoring and evaluation experience;
Should understand concepts and demonstrate skills in monitoring and evaluation, project cycle, results chain and frameworks, participatory monitoring;
Should be able to design and implement surveys, have knowledge of commonly used probability and purposive sampling techniques;
Must have good writing and analytical skills;
Should have knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection, reporting techniques. S/he should understand and be able to apply basic measures of central tendency and spread;
In addition to Microsoft Excel, the incumbent should demonstrate fluency in use of at least one data management software including Ms Access, SPSS, STATA;
Must be fluent both spoken and written English; Nga’turkana language skills is a plus.

Success Factors:

The ideal candidate will have the ability and curiosity to work comfortably and effectively in the cultural, relatively poor infrastructure of Turkana County.

S/he will be an excellent communicator, have a strong sense of humor, multi-tasker, and able to work difficult and often stressful environments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to ke-hrkenya@mercycorps.org on or before Friday 31st March, 2017 by 4.00pm.

The email subject line must clearly show the job title and location they are applying for.

Applications without an appropriate subject heading will be automatically disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

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