ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

This position is responsible for the preparation of payroll (Lecturers, Casuals and Consultants) payroll reconciliation and filing statutory returns. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Managerial / Supervisory/ Operational

• Work closely with the Head of Finance, HR, Training department and Branch Managers/ Training officers to prepare accurate inputs, deductions and computations for monthly payroll processing for Lecturers and Consultants.
• Generate accurate and timely monthly payment vouchers for statutory deductions such as PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB and other authorized pay deductions.
• Timely submission of deductions to relevant authorities and beneficiaries in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accounting controls by verifying documentation and approvals as per recommended policies and procedures by ensuring they are posted in the correct account and fully supported.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of monthly payroll cost analysis and reports by including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave days, and non-taxable wages to support the budget claims.
• Work with internal and external auditors for timely conclusion of payroll audits and to follow up recommendations thereof.
• Manage the Staff debtors account and ensuring staff debt is maintained within institute’s Finance policy to maintain the staff debt account.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounts from a recognized 
• Certified Public Accountant Part Two(2)
• Three (3) years of relevant experience

OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Goes beyond the expected procedures and tasks to provide satisfactory client experience.
• Makes specific changes in the system or in their own work methods to improve performance.
• Budgeting 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Cost analysis knowledge

Interested candidates are advised to send an Application letter in MS Word format to the email address: recruitment@kim.ac.ke to reach us by Friday 2nd August 2019.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. 

NB: Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

KIM is an equal opportunity employer.