Kemri Wellcome Trust Jobs in Kenya:Accounts Assistant (Cashier)

Accounts Assistant (Cashier)

Reference Number:

ACCASS2-15-06-15

Category:

Accountancy and Finance

Grade:

3.01

Location:

Kilifi

Country:

Kenya

Summary:

JOB PURPOSE:To provide support to the finance team through the timely and accurate processing of financial and accounting data.

REPORTS TO:

Accountant

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
Petty cash – local and foreign currency
Cheque books
Safe and all items in the safe

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect cash from the bank daily, weekly as required and order foreign currency from the bank in good time so that Programme activities are not disrupted.
• Meet with PIs or department heads as required to discuss new float arrangements or large advances.
• Make cash payments/ payouts as required and ensure that all procedures are followed including authorisation of expenditure for each item.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliation statements for the Programme’s bank accounts and follow up bank/banks on identified reconciling items.
• Check and review coding of transactions before posting transactions to accounting system.
• Manage petty cash, carry out daily reconciliations and generate daily reports for review and approval by the Accountant; update cash books as necessary.
• Report overs or unders on a daily basis following daily reconciliations and checks.
• Requisition petty cash and cheque books as needed and replenish the petty cash floats for various floats used by the Cash Office.
• Ensure that all monies for banking are balanced and ready for encashment by noon each day and that they are posted on a banking control sheet with relevant coding; all other monies must be logged and locked in the safe at all times.
• Ensure that any advances to staff are posted to the Advances Control Sheet
• Accurately file all documents including summaries and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA I or ACCA I
• Two years accounting experience
• Data entry and records maintenance skills
• Book keeping and accounting skills
• Ability to use accounting packages and MS Excel

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise own work
• Proactive with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Confidentiality, integrity and accountability
• Team working and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.

Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.

The application closing date is 29th June, 2015.

KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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