Accounts Assistant-Deaf Empowerment Kenya

Position: Accounts Assistant

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will assume responsibility for the day-to-day development, management, and reporting of project budgets. This includes tasks such as receiving activity requisitions, crafting budgets based on requisitions, reconciling project returns, and generating reports.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• A degree in finance is mandatory, along with professional qualifications in Accounting, with at least CPA II certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management within the NGO sector, encompassing areas such as payroll, procurements, cash and bank management.
• Proficiency in performing a range of standard tasks related to financial resource management, including document screening, financial data processing, filing, and information provision.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with accounting software packages and their administration.
• A focus on achieving results and a positive response to feedback.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the capability to establish and sustain effective working relationships within a team.
• Consistently approaches work with enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and a constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, assertiveness, and negotiation skills.
• Maintains composure, control, and a good sense of humor even in high-pressure situations.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to field projects.
• Knowledge of Mpesa bulk payments and statutory payments is an additional advantage.

Application Procedure

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to submit a comprehensive CV and a formal application letter (including salary expectations) to the email address info@dekkenya.org.

The application process for the aforementioned position will conclude on Thursday, August 30th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.