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Tuesday 23 July 2013

ACCOUNTANT I

KLB 7
Job Ref: HR-AI-6-013

Kenya Literature Bureau is one of the leading Publishing and Printing firms in Kenya. We are committed to publishing and printing of quality educational and knowledge materials at affordable prices. The Bureau is seeking suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position based in Nairobi.

She/he will report to the Senior Accountant and will be expected to interpret all the regulations of the Bureau pertaining to Financial Control and Management; and offer supervision and training to junior staff.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepare and update cashbooks, financial statements and accounts.
  • Maintain creditors’ ledgers and reconcile them to general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness of
  • records.
  • Scrutinize all payment vouchers before disbursement of funds in order to prevent any fraud and error.
  • Receive, record, post and acknowledging all cash and cheques on behalf of the Bureau.
  • Prepare timely and accurate bank reconciliation reports for decision making.
  • Maintain the Vote-book and registers.
  • Preparing imprest warrants.
  • Serve as the Bureau bank agent to facilitate day-to-day banking transactions.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution together with a CPA (K) or its equivalent
  • Three (3) years’ experience as an accountant in a busy and reputable organization.
  • Must be computer literate, a team player with excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Possession of MBA degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send an application letter enclosing a comprehensive CV, photocopies of relevant certificates and testimonials, together with telephone contacts, e-mail address and names of three (3) referees to:

The Managing Director
Kenya Literature Bureau
P.O. Box 30022-00100 GPO


Kenya Literature Bureau is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should reach the above address on or before 26th July2013.