Caritas Microfinance Bank is the fastest growing Micro Finance Bank in Kenya whose vision
is ‘The Household Bank that Adds Value to All’. As part of our expansion strategy, we are
seeking competent and qualified staff to fill the following position:
1. FINANCE OFFICER
JOB PURPOSE
To support the Head of Finance and strategy in financial reporting, reconciliation and to
ensure financial effectiveness of the bank operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Filing and submission of CBK financial reports as required
· Remittances of tax and other statutory deductions such as withholding tax, stamp
· duty, and Excise duty
· Raising and verification of journal vouchers
· Validate financial entries by auditing accrued expenses, supplier payment vouchers,
· fixed asset register entries and branches accounting entries
· Responsible for fixed asset depreciation and disposal
· To receive reconciliations from departments and branches for allocated ledger
· accounts and follow up for closure of the issues therein.
· Prepare status report on reconciling issues for review and update
· Support daily monitoring of bank balances and review bank reconciliation as per the
bank’s policies and procedures
· Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
· Prepare branch and departments reconciliation statements
· Secure financial information by maintaining data base backups
· Bank loan management through validation, settlement of interest and principal
repayment
· Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing
account information.
· Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
· To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objective
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Education -University degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or Business
Management/Administration or related business degree (Must)
• Certified Chartered Accountant/ Certified Public Accountant (Must)
• Current member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) with a
valid membership Certificate (Must)
• 3 years working experience in busy accounting/finance function in a financial
institution (Must)
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet and data analytical skills
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Has a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to multitask.
• A fast learner
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good marketing and People management skills
• Must be self-driven; possess excellent administrative, communication and
interpersonal skills, strong organization, and negotiation skills.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their
application letters and detailed CVs to: Email: [email protected].
Kindly indicate the position title on the subject line when applying.
Closing date for application will be on 11th September 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
