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 positions based in Nairobi:
Senior Accountant
KLB 8
Job Ref. HR-SA-4-013
He/ She will report the Finance Manager and will be responsible for ensuring accurate, complete and reliable accounting records and financial information.
KLB 8
Job Ref. HR-SA-4-013
He/ She will report the Finance Manager and will be responsible for ensuring accurate, complete and reliable accounting records and financial information.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain the General and subsidiary ledgers for accurate financial and management reports.
Authorize financial transactions for accountability and control of resources.
Manage the budgeting process and facilitate cost controls in its implementation.
Coordinate annual stock take and variance analysis to minimize stock loses and ensure accuracy of stock records.
Maintain a fixed assets register to ensure security of Bureau assets.
Prepare management accounts and reports to reflect organizational performance and facilitate decision-making.
Prepare and submit annual returns for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate remittance of salary and payroll deductions for payment of staff and other stakeholders/third party suppliers.
Maintain the General and subsidiary ledgers for accurate financial and management reports.
Authorize financial transactions for accountability and control of resources.
Manage the budgeting process and facilitate cost controls in its implementation.
Coordinate annual stock take and variance analysis to minimize stock loses and ensure accuracy of stock records.
Maintain a fixed assets register to ensure security of Bureau assets.
Prepare management accounts and reports to reflect organizational performance and facilitate decision-making.
Prepare and submit annual returns for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate remittance of salary and payroll deductions for payment of staff and other stakeholders/third party suppliers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce Degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution together with a CPA (K) or its equivalent
Five (5) years’ experience as an accountant in a busy and reputable organization.
Must be 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
Bachelor of Commerce Degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution together with a CPA (K) or its equivalent
Five (5) years’ experience as an accountant in a busy and reputable organization.
Must be 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
Accountant I
KLB 7
Job Ref. HR-A1-6-013
KLB 7
Job Ref. HR-A1-6-013
He/She 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.
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.
Minimum 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.
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,
Nairobi
Kenya Literature Bureau
P.O. Box 30022-00100 GPO,
Nairobi
E-mail to vacancies@klb.co.ke
Website: www.klb.co.ke
Kenya Literature Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications should reach the above address on or before 26th July2013.
