Accountant Job at Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa
The Catholic Secretariat of Mombasa is the Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa (CAM) Administrative, facilitative and coordinative arm through which the CAM implements and coordinates various pastoral programs at the Archdiocese level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church.The organization is seeking for an outstanding, dynamic and result-oriented individual to fill the position of Accountant who shall be responsible for maintaining highest levels of integrity, quality and timeliness in financial reporting, in compliance with the organization’s internal policies, Regulatory requirements and donor rules and regulations.
Reporting line: The accountant shall report to the Senior Accountant.
Duties and responsibilities
- Overseeing the accounting function including budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, management of periodic reports, maintenance of asset records, periodic account variance analysis, compliance with various legal requirements, licenses, rates, labor laws and tax returns, facilitating annual external audits.
All responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures of CAM and all other applicable laws, rules and guidelines. - The maintenance of accounting records in the QuickBooks accounting system.
- Continuous enhancement of internal control policies and procedures, administering, interpreting and explaining applicable rules, laws and regulations to other department heads and staff.
- Assisting in the development and adherence of current and long-term organizational goals and objectives
as well as policies and procedures for the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- CPA Part 2 Section 3
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a nonprofit organization.
- Experience in working with QuickBooks accounting software.
- Exposure to International Financial Reporting Standards.
Personal Traits
- Committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest
- A person of attested integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources
- Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
- Result oriented, self-motivated and energetic.
Closing date 20th May, 2013
The applicants must include their certified testimonials certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, recommendation
from their parish priests, three referees, and day time telephone numbers, and send them to:The Human Resource Manager,
Archdiocese of Mombasa
Box 84425 – 80100
Mombasa.
Archdiocese of Mombasa
Box 84425 – 80100
Mombasa.
Or hr@mombasacatholic.org
