JOB PURPOSE

The Treasury Accountant will process HQ and KCO payments, preparing EFT, Cheque and Mpesa vouchers/schedules as appropriate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing Payments  

•  Process approved supplier payments and staff advances through EFT, cheques or Mpesa as appropriate
•  Process country call downs as approved by Management
•  Creation and input of supplier bank details(on basis of an independent written confirmation) into Microsoft Dynamic Navision Accounting System

Banking of Receipts  

• Bank all receipts from staff surrenders, tender payments and issuing a receipt of the same posted into Microsoft Dynamic Navision Accounting System

Bank and Interledger Reconciliations

•  Prepare monthly Bank and interledger reconciliations and ensure outstanding entries are promptly dealt with

Cash and Bank Management

•  Monitor bank balances to ensure adequacy of funds for smooth daily operation of the bank accounts and to detect any reconciling items
•  Process foreign exchange conversion and fixed deposit investments as approved by Senior Management

Others

•  Support the Finance department in external and internal audits
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Administration, Finance, Commerce or relevant field
•  Professional qualification – CPA II or its equivalent

Required Qualifications and Experience

•  Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience
•  Experience handling multi-currency transactions

Skills and Competencies

•  ICT proficient, accounting and ERP software
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
•  Analytical and attention to details
•  Good organization, planning and coordination skills
•  Problem solving skills
•  Team player
•  Ability to work under minimal supervision