Kenya Veterinary Job Vacancy : Association Accountant

Key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and enforcing all the Association’s financial policies and procedures;
• Preparation of financial reports for Association’s management and partners;
• Preparation and management of the Association payroll, including issuing of pay slips and ensuring accurate computation and timely payment of statutory obligations e.g. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB;
• Performing bank reconciliations;
• Updating and maintaining the Association’s assets register;
• Maintaining an accurate record of the Association debtors and creditors;
• Timely preparation of management reports, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheet.
• Maintaining annual subscription records including invoices for all individual and corporate members, receipting of subscription fees paid and issuing of statements to members.
• Coordinating National and Branch accounts for annual audit and any other relevant inspections;
• Preparation and filing of statutory returns to relevant statutory bodies.
• Supporting the Association’s budgeting process;
• Create, maintain and update all accounting records including hard copy files;
• Administering the payment of expense claims and invoices as appropriate;
• Preparation of Purchase orders and identification of appropriate budget code;
• Maintaining an income and expenditure accounts for the Association.
• Working with the Hon Treasurer to ensure that financial management of the Association is carried out in accordance with the international and local accounting standards;

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of CPA Part 2
• Member of the ICPAK or any other Accounting Association of good professional standing.
• Experience in Project Management and finance would be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of ICT packages including Microsoft office and Quick Books.
• At least three (3) years experience in a busy accounting office.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities; comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and committed to meeting deadlines and creating and improving processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with myriad stakeholders at all levels.

Salary Kshs 40,000.
How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV, stating qualifications, experience, current position and remuneration, phone contact, email address, name and addresses of two (2) referees, enclosing copies of relevant certificates/testimonials, by Wednesday 24th June 2015 to:

Hon Secretary, Kenya Veterinary Association, Head Office, Veterinary Research Labs, Kabete, P. O. Box 29089 – 00625 Kangemi Nairobi Kenya. Email: info@kva.co.ke

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted no later than Friday 26th June 2015