Co-operative Bank of Kenya Senior Accountant Job

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (REF: SA/02/24)

Reporting to: The Finance Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder will report directly to the Finance Manager and play a crucial role in managing the FOSA department with responsibilities which will encompass a range of financial functions, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory adherence, and excellence in customer service.

Main Responsibilities of the Jobs

• Recording and maintaining accurate book of accounts.
• Providing branch support for accounting queries.
• Reconciling control accounts and reviewing journal entries.
• Approval of imprest system within approval workflow limits.
• Overseeing verifcation & Processing of invoices and payments.
• Reconciliation of account payables and account receivables.
• Oversee proper filing of finance documents and expenses vouchers.
• Ensure Timely Preparation and submission of SASRA monthly Returns.
• Processing of statutory deductions and filing tax returns and subsequent payments to ensure the Sacco complies with all tax regulations.
• Preparing monthly cashflow projections.
• Preparation of daily liquidity report.
• Preparation of management responses to the management letter raised by external auditor.
• Any other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting option.
• CPA (K) is mandatory.
• ICPAK member in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Prior working experience in a Deposit taking Sacco, Commercial bank or a Microfinance bank.

Attribute:

• Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Good Knowledge and skills of accounting software’s.
• Strong analytical Skills and decision-making skills.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to click on the link below and fill out the online application form and submit by 5th March 2024. Any applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.

Application Form