Management Accountant at Kenya Red Cross Society

Job Description

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Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world. The Kenya organisation was established in , The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance) Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs) Analyze and report profit margins

Provides managements with financial analyses, development budgets, and accounting reports; analyses financial feasibility for the most complex proposed projects.

Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.

Performs cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting

Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies Responsible for administering payrolls Ensures compliance with taxation legislation Handles all financial transactions for the organization  Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions

Person Specifications:

Academic Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field; Professional Qualifications/ Membership to professional bodies CPA (K)/ACCA (UK) or equivalent professional qualification

Experience

Minimum of three years’ relevant experience

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

Ability to communicate both inside and outside the organization, Formal presentation. Ability to write complex reports. Quality work output, contributes to team success, initiating action, applied learning Demonstrate high levels of integrity.

Analytical skills.

Seeks continuous learning. Excellent interpersonal skills