Accountant at GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO: (Deadline 31 May 2024)

Accountant at GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO: (Deadline 31 May 2024)

Accountant duties and responsibilities

1. The Accountant is responsible for all accounting operations from the collection of accounting data, recording, keeping the supporting documents and preparation of financial statements;
2. Ensure that the accounting books are adequately filled;
3. Keep chronologically in safe place all supporting documents to justify the operations done;
4. Ensure the control of all cash and cash transactions in and out of the SACCO and oversee the operations of the cashiers before they are counterchecked by the Manager;
5. Report to the Manager on at least a monthly basis on the performance of accounting operations and the financial statements of the SACCO;
6. Ensure the preparation of the SACCO final accounts;
7. Prepare annual SACCO budget;
8. Deputizes the manager and supervising all SACCO activities when the SACCO Manager is not present;
9. Keep custody of cheque books and is responsible to the Senior Manager for drawing of all cheques;
10. Receive, verify banks cheques from or to stakeholders;
11. The Accountant is responsible for Tax administration;
12. Ensuring that accounts and reconciliation are done on a monthly basis and adherence to specific deadlines;
13. Producing accurate financial reports;
14. Management of staff payrolls;
15. Maintains adequate liquidity reserve in accordance with laws and regulations;
16. Collect cash from the commercial banks;
17. Distributes cash to tellers as necessary; supervise tellers to ensure they are working according to instructions; receive and reconcile daily tellers cash reports and carry out cash control on a daily basis and report to the Manager;
18. Keep and manage the debtors and creditors records;
19. Giving guidance in all financial and accounting matters;
20. Prepare, Check and Verify payments made by the SACCO depending on the level and procedures in place;
21. The Accountant is responsible for all transactions made on members ‘accounts;
22. Ensure that all cash transactions involving the SACCO expenditure are properly authorized and in line with the approved budget or General Assembly resolutions or Board of Directors;
23. Supervise cash office transactions and the strong room operations;
24. Carry out any other duties connected with cash transactions as instructed by the senior manager;
25. Report in writing immediately to the Senior Manager irregularities observed such as:
26. Forgery
27. Theft

• Misappropriation

1. Staff misconduct
2. Misbehavior discovered and take appropriate measures without delay
3. Coordinate, manage and supervise all activities of the staff under his/her supervision;
4. Any other lawful duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time;

Required  professional, academic qualifications and key technical skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Management or any other related field
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards
• Commitment to continuous leaning
• Decision making skills
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills
• Accountability
• Performance management skills
• Having experience and professional certificate is an added advantage.

The selected candidate will be subject to the regulatory approval.

Job application procedure for LOAN OFFICER and ACCOUNTANT

Interested candidates should send their application documents including application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of academic and professional certificates, names of three referees as well as their emails and phone numbers.

All applications are to be addressed to the Chairman of Board of Directors of GATSATA SACCO AMIZERO.

Deadline for application: Friday, 31^st May 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the examen