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Accountant ( Mombasa )
East African Tea Trade Association
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
NGO, NPO & Charity
Confidential
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Job Summary
The accountant will be responsible for implementing the Association’s financial systems and procedures, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the Finance & Administration Manager in financial management and administrative functions.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Reporting To: Finance & Administration Manager
Location: Mombasa
Who we are
The East Africa Tea Trade Association (EATTA) is a voluntary, non-profit umbrella body representing the interests of the tea industry in Africa. We are seeking a qualified and motivated Accountant to join our team in Mombasa.
About the Role
The accountant will be responsible for implementing the Association’s financial systems and procedures, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the Finance & Administration Manager in financial management and administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting: Prepare and update financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards. Prepare monthly and quarterly expenditure and income reports.
2. Accounts Management: Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments, collections, issuance of invoices and customer accounts’ updates.
3. Reconciliations: Conduct monthly reconciliations for system entries, statutory deductions, supplier payments, bank and any other reconciliations that may be required.
4. Tax & Statutory Compliance: Process payroll, ensure accurate statutory deductions, and handle timely submissions. Implement internal controls and examine payment process for accuracy.
5. Audit Support: Prepare and organize documentation to support internal and external audits.
6. Financial Planning: Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining accurate accounting records. Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to achieve operational excellence.
7. Other Duties: Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Excel.
• Member of ICPAK in good standing will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge and experience of QuickBooks will be an added advantage.
• Procurement & Vendor Management will be an added advantage.
• Strong presentation, analytical, negotiation, and systems management skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
Job Working Conditions
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work (fieldwork and some travel may be required)
Why Join Us?
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, accountability, and positive industry impact.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) via email to hr@eatta.co.ke with the subject line: Accountant – Application
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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