Assistant Financial Accountant

Contract
Nakuru
Posted 9 months ago

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About Kingdom Missionaries Society for All Nations (KIMSAN):

Kingdom Missionaries Society for All Nations (KIMSAN) stands as a non-denominational and cross-cultural collective of Christ-Centered missionary individuals committed to disseminating the teachings of the Word of God across all nations. The mission is to enable communities to identify themselves within the Gospel of the Kingdom, fostering secure, peaceful, and orderly societies governed by the ethics of God.

For further information about KIMSAN, please refer to the provided link.

Job Opportunity: Assistant Financial Accountant

Kingdom Missionaries Society for All Nations (KIMSAN) is actively seeking a qualified Assistant Financial Accountant to join their team in Nakuru. This role involves comprehensive financial responsibilities, including monitoring financial data, preparing accurate statements, ensuring legal compliance, budgeting, managing tax payments, conducting internal audits, and providing consultancy on cost and income analyses to the senior management team.

Responsibilities:

  • Gathering and monitoring financial data such as income and liabilities.
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements).
  • Forecasting costs and revenues.
  • Managing tax payments and organizing internal audits.
  • Budget preparation for the entire organization and by department.
  • Monitoring and reporting on accounting discrepancies.
  • Conducting detailed risk analyses for potential investments.
  • Analyzing financial trends.
  • Performing month-end and year-end close processes.

Requirements and Skills:

  • Proven work experience in Accounting or a similar role (2-4 years).
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
  • In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures.
  • Solid knowledge of accounting regulations.
  • Excellent math skills with attention to detail.
  • Time-management abilities and confidentiality.
  • BSc degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
  • Additional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus.

Language Skills:

  • English (Mandatory), Level – Fluent.
  • Kiswahili (Mandatory), Level – Fluent.
  • Any other local language (Optional), Level – Working Knowledge.
  • French (Optional), Level – Working Knowledge.

Competency Values:

  • Obedience to God’s call.
  • Transformational Leadership.
  • Good stewardship.
  • Honesty.
  • Equity.
  • Respect.
  • Christ-centered Life.
  • Purity.

Contract Duration and Conditions:

  • 1-year contract subjected to a 3-month probation and renewal based on competency and performance.

Application Procedure:

  1. Submit a cover letter (1 page) explaining suitability for the position.
  2. Provide a curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) detailing qualifications and work experience.
  3. Include three (3) references (professional and Spiritual).

Important Notes:

  • This is a missionary organization; only Christians or those subscribing to Biblical Principles are eligible to apply.
  • Application deadline: December 15th, 2023.
  • Selection process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Interviews will be conducted by KIMSAN senior management between December 21st and 22nd, 2023, usually in a competency-based format.

Contact Information:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: personnel@kimsan.org using the position as the subject of the email. Please do not attach scanned certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one week from the application deadline. We are looking forward to having you on this team.

Job Features

Job CategoryFinance / Accounting / Audit

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