Office Admin Cum Accountant Job in Kakamega , Kenya

Office Admin Cum Accountant Job in Kakamega,Kenya - We are looking for an Office Admin cum Accountant to serve in our office in Kakamega immediately.If you meet the above qualifications send your CV to mideva2@yahoo.com, applicants from the designated area are encouraged to apply by 30th July 2011 at 5.00 pm.

Salary: Sh. 15,000 Depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

Provide office support services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the Office

Main Activities:
* Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and fax messages
* Answer queries or refer them to the appropriate staff Member for action.
* Pick up and deliver the mail
* Open and date stamp all general correspondence
* Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence
* Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference
* telephone calls
* Make preparations for board meetings
* Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies
* Respond to public inquiries
* Provide word-processing and secretarial support

2. Performs accounting functions:
* Maintaining accounts independently.
* Experience in entering general accounting transactions on a day to day basis such as invoice, purchase orders, official receipts and payment vouchers in computerized accounting system
* Knowledge of preparing cash flow statement
* Maintain fixed asset register
* Receipting.
* Maintain general ledger
* Prepare bank reconciliation statement.
* Preparation of the necessary reports
* Maintain and organize the necessary records/files to support transactions related to area of assignment
* Liaise with banks, auditors and other governmental bodies

3. Perform clerical duties in order to maintain office administration

Main Activities
* Develop and maintain a current and accurate filing system
* Monitor the use of supplies and equipment
* Coordinate the repair and maintenance of office equipment

3. Performs receptionist functions

Main Activities

* Answer all incoming calls and handle caller’s inquiries whenever possible
* Re-direct calls as appropriate and take adequate messages when required.

4. Support the Executive Director and other staff

Main Activities
* Assist the CEO and other staff as requested
* Provide administrative services for the CEO.

5. Perform other related duties as directed

Skills:
* Excellent organizational and administrative skills
* Computer Knowledge : good user of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
* Good interpersonal skills
* Excellent Swahili and English Communication Skills
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Ability to adapt and change based on new business requirements

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in Accounts and office administration

Education:
* Bachelor's degree/higher diploma in accounting/Business related studies.
* C.PA finalist
* Experience: At least 2 years of experience in Accounts and office administration