Accountant at All Saints' Cathedral

Position Overview

All Saints' Cathedral in Nairobi, Kenya is recruiting an Accountant to join its finance team. This role is responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting the Cathedral's financial management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review postings in systems including P&L and balance sheet items for accuracy and address any discrepancies
• Track debtors in the system and liaise with relevant teams to collect amounts owing
• Coordinate accurate counting, recording, and banking of offertory for Cathedral services in accordance with Cathedral procedures
• Review petty cash vouchers, petty cash reports, and bank reconciliation reports
• Enforce internal controls in petty cash management by conducting physical petty cash counts and asset verification
• Provide input for Finance policy reviews to improve and strengthen the Cathedral's financial management processes
• Track payment of payables and review payment vouchers and online payments
• Prepare cash flow reports and monitor the bank's cash position
• Prepare Cathedral payroll and pay slips
• Prepare and file VAT, withholding, and corporate tax returns in compliance with statutory requirements
• Liaise with external auditors and provide relevant documents for interim and final audit
• Prepare monthly departmental and management reports
• Monitor budget at approval of payment and conduct monthly variance tracking
• Prepare roll over instructions for Cathedral investments and facilitate timely release of funds
• Coordinate Investment Committee meetings and prepare meeting minutes
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or delegatee

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
• CPA/ACCA finalist status
• Member of a professional accounting body in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Key Skills and Competencies

• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Financial reporting
• Planning and organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity