Accountant Kenya PRISK

 Accountant

Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK) is a Collective Management Organisation licensed by the Kenya Copyright Board under the Copyright Act, 2001 to represent performers of audio and audio-visual works.

PRISK is mandated to collect license fees from the users of sound recordings and audiovisual works and distribute royalties to performers.

Purpose: Owing to our fast growing operations, we are currently seeking the services of a young, qualified, experienced and dynamic person to fill the above position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports under strict deadlines.
• Accurate capture and posting of data and financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Checking and verifying daily collections of license fees against bank statements and accurate preparation of collections reports.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations
• Preparation of payment vouchers and handling accounts payables.
• Monthly control accounts reconciliations of cash book, debtors, creditors, collections, payroll etc.
• Timely remittance of tax returns and other statutory deductions
• Maintenance of the general ledger fixed assets register

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Degree in Accounting or related field
• Professional qualifications such as CPA (K) or ACCA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office package programs such as Excel as well as an accounting package such as QuickBooks is a MUST.
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a busy accounting office preferably in a similar environment.
• Ability to communicate with people across all levels.
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume and application letter to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before Monday, 3rd February 2014.

The subject of the email should be ACCOUNTANT.

Chief Executive Officer
PRISK
Email: info@prisk.or.ke

Only selected interview candidates will be contacted. PRISK is an equal opportunity employer.

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Senior Accountant Jobs in Mombasa

Senior Accountant

The Catholic Secretariat of Mombasa is the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa (CAM) Administrative, facilitative and coordinative arm through which the CAM implements and coordinates various pastoral programs at the Archdiocese level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church.

The organization is seeking for an outstanding, dynamic and result-oriented individual to fill the position of a Senior Accountant who shall be responsible for maintaining highest levels of integrity, quality and timeliness in financial reporting, in compliance with the organization’s internal policies, Regulatory requirements and donor rules and regulations.

Reporting line: The senior accountant shall supervise two accountants and reports to the Finance and admin manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Overseeing the accounting function including budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, management periodic reporting’s, asset records management, financial variance and accounts analysis, compliance with various legal requirements regarding licenses, rates, labor laws and tax returns, and also facilitating annual external audits; all these, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures of CAM and all other applicable laws, rules and guidelines.
• Managing the accounting department and overall supervision over the maintenance of accounting records in the QuickBooks accounting system.
• Continuous enhancement of internal control policies and procedures, and administering them; including interpreting and explaining applicable rules, laws and regulations to other department heads and staff.
• Assisting in the development and adherence of current and long-term organizational goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures for the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and a qualified Accountant with CPA (K).
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a not for profit organization.
• Experience in implementing and utilizing QuickBooks accounting software.
• Exposure to International Financial Reporting Standards.

Personal Traits

• Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest
• Is a person of attested integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Result oriented, self-motivated and energetic.

Closing date 11th February, 2014

The applicants must include their certified testimonials certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, recommendation from their parish priests, three referees, and day time telephone numbers, and send them to:

The Human Resource Manager,

Archdiocese of Mombasa

Box 84425 – 80100

Mombasa.

Payroll Manager

Kirinyaga County Jobs 

Posted on January 30, 2014 at 8:34 am

Kirinyaga County Jobs 2014. 
County Assembly of Kirinyaga
County Payroll Manager
Job Group “P”
1 Post

The County Assembly of Kirinyaga wishes to recruit a competent and qualified person to fill the post of county Payroll Manager.
He/she will be heading the payroll unit and will be reporting to the Human Resource Manager of the county.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing integrated County Assembly payroll management systems
• Developing monthly payroll systems
• Assisting in the preparation of the Human Resource Management budgets
• Preparing and maintaining standard ad hoc reports queries and conducting appropriate audits to ensure integrity.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate Human Resource records
• Coordinating with relevant departments

Requirements for appointment:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or in a relevant field
• A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Relevant working experience of not less than three (3) years in payroll management.
• At least CPA part two qualification is highly preferred for this position
• Hands on experience on payroll packages preferably IPPD or G pay

Application Criteria
Persons interested in filling the above position should submit their application letters, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating their telephone numbers, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or passport, and other relevant supporting testimonials.

In addition, applicants should submit certificates of clearance from

• The Ethics and Anti – corruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Criminal Investigations department, and
• The Kenya Revenue Authority as part of compliance with chapter Six of the constitution of Kenya.

Applications should be sent/delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly indicating the position applied for with the reference on the top left corner of the envelope and be addressed to;

The secretary
Kirinyaga County Assembly Service Board
P.O Box 55
Kerugoya.

Closing date 13th February 2014 any application received after this date shall not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

CREDIT COLLECTION OFFICERS

In line with the business strategy, we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented professionals to fill the following position. 

This is a challenging but fulfilling position where the position holder will be based at the Business Support Centre in Nairobi with frequent travel to all Faulu Branches.
 

Credit Collection Officers

4 Vacancies

Job Ref: HR: 025/1/2014
 

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Collections Officer, the job holder will ensure compliance with internal credit policies and procedures, best practices and CBK prudential guidelines to facilitate management of credit risks within tolerable levels. 

He/she will ensure that ALL approved and disbursed loans are fully repaid as stipulated in the terms and conditions.

Key Roles and Expectations

• Management of one day arrears for all disbursed loans within the institution.
• Continuously track and report on the loan recovery progress for all loans in arrears.
• Prepare weekly arrears reports for all the branches and follow with them to ensure full repayment.
• Support branch collections and recovery processes then ensure recovery and debt collection processes are dully followed.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations on bad debts for further decision making.
• Process and maintain an updated register on loan related insurance claims and ensure prompt reimbursement.
• Monitor debt collection response cycles and contacts as well as credit control performance.
• Manage resource scheduling and the determination of priority of work and procedures to maximize production output and success levels.
• Report and monitor all risks associated with debt recovery.
• Generate compliance reports for use in decision making and performance appraisals.

Minimum Requirements

• Business Related degree, Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience in lending in a financial institution with exposure in debt recovery /collection.
• Business management skills.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in Credit and Security management is a must.
• Team leader/player.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant laws governing financial institutions.
• Good interpersonal and report writing skills with ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent leadership ability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong Christian values, commitment and passion for the transformation of the low income population.

If you meet the specified criteria, send your application via email to excitingcareers@faulukenya.com with the email subject as “Credit Collections Officer.” Include an application letter and an updated CV (including 3 referees, one of whom must be a spiritual leader) addressed as below:

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 – 00200,
Nairobi

Note: All applications should reach us on or before 7th February, 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.