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:
FINANCE ASSISTANT
JOB PURPOSE
To support the Head of Finance and strategy in financial reconciliation to ensure financial
effectiveness of the bank operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Verification of goods received.
· Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
• Reconciliations of allocated ledger accounts and follow up for closure of the issues
therein.
· Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Management of Finance related records – filing and custody.
• Filing of statutory returns (Customer/suppliers)
• Staff operational claims processing – Imprest
· Managing accounts payable using core banking system
· Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
· Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental
procedures.
· Processing due invoices for payments
· Verification of vendor documents: purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other
charges on documents.
· Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account
maintenance, recording entries and reconciling Payable Ledgers
· Maintain vendor statements and daily financial transactions.
· 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
• Certified Chartered Accountant/ Certified Public Accountant.
• CPA Intermediate Level or CPA Section IV qualification
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting firm/financial
institution
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel spreadsheet
• Adherence to high ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• High integrity.
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
