Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) Job Vacancy Application Details

The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) is the voice of employers in Kenya and the umbrella body that brings together enterprises from all sectors of the economy. The Federation’s mandate is to promote the interests of employers and to influence labour and social policy to support enterprise growth and competitiveness in a dynamic global environment.

FKE seeks to ensure that national labour and social policy provides an environment favorable to enterprise sustainability and job creation. We are looking for a result driven professional to fill the following position:

FO/09/2020

The job holder will maintain financial records for the Federation and its affiliated Associations in accordance with established accounting principles and practice. This position reports to the Manager, Finance and supervises the Accounts Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement financial and accounting procedures as per the organisation policies
• Implement computerisation of accounts and control systems
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports and returns
• Prepare budgets, cash flow statements, income & expenditure reports and statement of financial position as required
• Ensure proper custody of FKE funds and proper operations of bank accounts
• Maintain FKE asset registers
• Ensure timely submission of all statutory returns including PAYE, VAT, NSSF and NHIF
• Ensure timely payment and renewal of insurance policies, service agreements and utilities
• Provide oversight to Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables
• Supervise and provide on the job training to Accounts Assistants
• Prepare Donor funded reports.
• Assist the Manager, Finance in effective running of the Finance unit
• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related field
• CPA (K) or ACCA 111 qualifications or its equivalent
• 5 years’ relevant experience in Accounting and Finance Management from a busy and reputable organisation
• Current membership in a relevant professional body

Key Skills, Competencies And Desired Attributes

• A Hands-on person with a demonstrated track record of excellence
• Demonstrated analytical, interpersonal, communication, planning and reporting skills
• A person of impeccable integrity, keen on details and meticulous in execution of duties
• Demonstrated competence in managing budgets
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexible and able to productively work in a team, as well as individually with limited supervision