Finance Jobs - Assistant Accountant (Cashier) at Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
Organization: Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) is a strategic institution of the East African Community (EAC) responsible for the development and coordination of higher education and research in the region. Its mission is to promote strategic and sustainable development of higher education systems and research for supporting East Africa’s socio-economic development and regional integration. The IUCEA Vision is to become a strategic institution of EAC responsible for promoting, developing and coordinating human resources development and research in the region. Currently there are 100 member university institutions, both public and private from all the EAC Partner States of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.Job Summary: The Assistant Accountant (Cashier)will offer financial support by managing organization’s petty cash, process payments as per instructions, manage payroll and ensure respective individuals are promptly paidKey Duties and Responsibilities: Initiate preparation of payment vouchers as per the necessary approvalsIn charge of maintaining ledgersUpdate payment recordsPost payment vouchers into the systemReconcile daily, weekly/monthly accountsMaintain and reimburse petty cash in time to facilitate operationsAct as an agent to all banksCollecting bank statements from all IUCEA bank accountIssuing LPO/ReceiptsThe Cashier will also serve as the custodian of all financial instrumentsPrepare and maintain staff payrollFilling all receipts, banking slips, payment vouchers and ensuring safety of the relevant documentationEffect telegraphic transfers to the respective destinations as per instructionWithdraw cash and deposit cheques to the banksCompile and prepare weekly reports on cash transactionsPerform any other duty as may be assigned by Senior Accountant from time to timeQualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate for the Cashier Job should hold a Diploma in Business management/Administration, Accounting or Public Administration from a recognized universityProfessional Accounting Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA/ACCA Part I) or its equivalentAt least three (3) years in public service or a busy private establishmentAll candidates are strongly encouraged to send six (6) copies of their applications including the letter of application, CV, three referees’ contacts, copies of Certificates and testimonials and other relevant documents.The applications should be marked “Application for the Post of Assistant Accountant / Cashier” and submitted to the following address:Inter - University Council for East Africa,East African Development Bank Building,3rd Floor, Plot 4 Nile Avenue,Deadline: 19th December 2014 by 5PM
