Job opportunity: Accountant

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a Accountant as detailed below;

Job title: Accountant

Reporting line: Director

Purpose: The Accountant the overall responsibility of maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for Shelter Yetu.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·      Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers;

·      Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements;

·      Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts;

·      Preparing various payments such as payroll and suppliers;

·      Filing and remitting taxes and other statutory financial obligations;

·      Petty cash management and custody;

·      Maintaining accurate financial records and a sound archiving (filing and retrieval) system;

·      Preparing various supporting schedules to the financial statements to facilitate annual audit;

·      Any other task that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

 

Minimum requirements and experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from a recognized institution;

·       Certified Public Accountants CPA II;

·       3-year experience in a busy and fast paced environment;

·       Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system;

·       Must have a valid certificate of good conduct;

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills;

·       Excellent interpersonal skills;

·       Excellent analytical skills;

·       A team Player.

Interested candidates should send their applications to info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Accountant along with a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of any academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referee and their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 14 July 2023.