Chief Accountant at YWCA Kenya
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
The National General Secretary
Young Women Christian Association,
P.O. Box 40710 00-100,
Nairobi
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.
