Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant.

Reports to: Head of Finance

Our Background

Karibu Kenya Ventures Ltd (KKVL) is a Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Company. The company brings to the financial sector fresh thinking and focus giving priority to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and salary based innovative financial services with a difference. We are currently expanding our operations and are therefore looking to have a competent and qualified individual fill the above entry point position at our Head Office in Thika.

The position holder will provide support to the finance department of the company under the supervision of the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Book keeping.
• Accounts management and reconciliations.
• Budgetary and inventory control.
• Preparing financial projections.
• Custodian of the asset register and other financial related registers.
• Extract system generated reports for checks and analysis.
• Co-ordinate the external audit assignment.
• Conduct continuous appraisal of internal control systems.
• Compliance with internal and external requirements.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Related Field.
• KCSE mean grade of C+
• Minimum CPA II
• Certificate in Computer Literacy.
• Proficiency in insurance as an added advantage.
• Basic training in Enterprise risk management will also be considered as an added advantage.
• Prior experience an advantage but NOT a requirement.

Personal Attributes/skills

• Sound judgment and a very good eye for detail.
• Analytical skill.
• Problem solving and organizational Skills.
• Analytical and good  interpersonal skill
• Conversant with accounting software e.g. Quick Books
• Assertiveness.
• Multitasking ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and a cover letter that must include their current and expected remuneration, not later than 27th May,2022 to jobs@kkvl.co.ke quoting the job title “Accounts Assistant” on the subject line. All job applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications which do not meet the above qualifications will not be considered.