Finance & Accounts Officer - Grade ACA 6 - Nairobi, Kenya - Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA)

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Anti-Counterfeit Agency was established under the Anti-Counterfeit Act 2008 as a State Corporation with the mandates to enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to counterfeiting, combat counterfeiting, trade and other dealings in counterfeit goods, devise and promote training programs to combat counterfeiting and co-ordinate with national, regional or international organizations involved in combating counterfeiting.

JOB SUMMARY

Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this position, the person must have: -Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Social sciences, or related disciplines;Proficiency in computer applications; andFulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance & Accounts Officer is responsible to the Senior Finance & Accounts Officer and will be: -Processing payments as per established procedures and policiesCapturing invoices/certificate of contract into the systemReviewing payments vouchers to ensure compliance to approved proceduresSupervising daily cash count and posts transactions as per approved systemsLiaising with suppliers to facilitate reconciliation of accountsSorting out the reconciliation items in the bank statements, payroll and accruals accountsProcessing payments and making appropriate entries into staff bank accounts.Carrying out reconciliations of salaries and wages accounts as per approved procedures and policiesPreparing payroll as per approved procedures and policiesMaintaining accurate accounting recordsEnsuring that all revenues/incomes are receipted and banked intact as per laid down procedures.Ensuring that all banking reconciliation is done promptly and timely follow-ups made on any identified discrepanciesEnsuring proper accounting for the petty cash and effective management of imprest system from various departments.Participating in the process of conducting annual stock takes and reconciliation of the same to the respective ledger accounts.Maintaining a fixed asset register ensuring that assets purchased are properly recorded on the register.Reconciling accounts of debtors as per policy and proceduresPreparing of external audit schedules as directed by the Head of Finance.Preparing monthly management accounts for the managementEnsuring statutory deductions and payments are remitted to the respective authoritiesPerform any other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Budgeting, financial planning, Accounting, Auditing of accounts, Financial controlling

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree