Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya.

The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position

Position Title; Branch Accountant

Reporting to; County Coordinator

Location; Lodwar

Position summary

The overall objective of the position takes overall responsibility of ensuring that all transactions are recorded accordingly.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank records and ensure that outstanding items are followed up and cleared
• Monitor bank balances
• Manage banking relationships
• Receive donor funds to ensure and refunds from staff
• Highlight discrepancies to relevant departments
• Report on bank reconciliations for branch and regional accounts
• Periodic archival & Filing of all reconciliation reports and statements
• Allocate invoices to the respective projects and the appropriate budget lines
• Undertake supplier reconciliations  Prepare financial reports on payables
• File and remit KRA returns

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Finance Commerce of Accounting field

Desired Competencies

• Candidate should be familiar with KRCS finance systems/processes as well the fundamental principals

• Candidate should be volunteer with KRCS in the North Rift Region
• A diploma in Business management/accounting/ Commerce is preferred
• A strong sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

 Application Procedure                                                                                                           

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through [email protected] so as to reach us not later than 14^th July 2024; The subject line should indicate the role being applied for ease of reference.

Applications MUST contain; Letter of application, updated curriculum vitae with email address and contacts of three referees, copies of relevant certificates and current practicing License.

Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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