Accountant Job at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Kenya National Commission for UNESCO.
Descriptions;
The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) was established in 1964 as a Department under the then Ministry of Education. This establishment was subsequent to Kenya’s Membership to UNESCO in April 7, 1964 as the 73rdMember and in line with UNESCO Constitution of 1945.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Availing information to customers when necessary, upon request and escalate where unable to avail;
- Receiving and verifying invoices/claims/imprest request from suppliers/staff and posting in appropriate registers and forwarding to Finance Manager for authorization;
- Receiving authorized requests (claims, invoices, imprest) and processing (prepare voucher/warrant) and capturing of the payment;
- Receipting of cash/revenue received immediately upon recognition
- Posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook daily;
- Performing monthly bank reconciliation;
- Preparing, updating and reconciling creditor, debtors and general ledgers and providing debtors report;
- Preparing remittance advices for suppliers;
- Preparing weekly payment status report, itemising pending payments; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
Academic & Professional
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business management (Finance or Accounting option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Qualifications
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Certified Public Accountants (CPAK) Examination OR Diploma in Finance/Accounts or its recognized equivalent qualifications
