The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited is incorporated in Kenya under the Company Act and is also licensed to do the business of banking under the Banking Act. The Bank was initially registered under the Co-operative Societies Act at the point of founding in 1965.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT (REF: AACC/04/24)

Job purpose:

Carry out financial and accounting processes, in compliance with financial policies, procedures and controls systems.

Reporting to: Accountant

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Updating the member’s accounts and general ledger, Daily receipting (standing orders, direct debits, M-PESA and Other remittances) and cash management.
• Daily processing of loan disbursement, refunds and any other member related payments.
• Timely and accurate processing of supplier, allowances and other payments.
• Debtor and Creditors updates and management.
• Reconciling of members’ accounts.
• Reconciliation of Bank, MPESA and GL accounts.
• Petty cash management and reconciliation.
• Timely preparation of NSSF, PAYE, NHIF and other statutory deductions.
• Reconciliations of Eft payments with the loan listings.
• Processing yearly dividend /Interest.
• Validating and processing of refunds and withdrawals to ensure the right amount are refunded to the right members.
• Prepare daily summaries of expenses and cash position reports.
• Filing of income tax returns.
• Other duties assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, of business-related field.
• Diploma in Business related field or its equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• CPA K.
• A member of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience and in a similar position.