Accounts Assistant

Wildlife Works

Wildlife Works is the world’s leading REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), project development and management company with an effective approach to applying innovative market based solutions to the conservation of biodiversity.

 REDD+ was originated by the United Nations (UN) to help stop the destruction of the world’s forests.

Over a 15 year history Wildlife Works established a successful model that uses the emerging marketplace for REDD+ Carbon Offsets to protect threatened forests, wildlife and communities. The company helps local landowners in the developing world monetize their forest and biodiversity assets whether they are governments, communities, ownership groups, or private individuals.

Reporting to the Company Accountant, the successful candidate will Maintain and manage petty cash fund by preparing all relevant vouchers supporting cash payments as well as other supporting documents and ensure petty cash is reconciled monthly.

• Maintain records on payments done via Mpesa and ensure proper reconciliation monthly.
• Do periodic cash count and ensure timely replenishment of petty cash.
• He/she should ensure bank reconciliations are done monthly.
• Prepare statutory returns promptly i.e. VAT, NSSF, NHIF, HELB, PAYE among others.
• He/she shall handle and write cheques and ensure proper and timely processing of invoices for payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of vendors and customers statements.
• Ensure proper receipting and recording of cash sales/receipts in the office.
• Be a custodian of cash box at all times
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions to accounting system preferably QuickBooks
• Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by the supervisor.

The ideal candidate must have the following minimum qualifications:-

• At least CPA Part II Section 4, degree an added advantage.
• Should have at least 2–3 year’s progressively responsible experience.
• Knowledge in Quick books and I-tax KRA system will be added advantage.
• Be able to work with minimum supervision.

 Those who meet these qualifications should apply attaching a CV and Cover letter to the Human Resources Manager to be received on/before Thursday, 20th April, 2017.

 Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Apply to:

 The Human Resources Manager

Wildlife Works Sanctuary Limited

P. O. Box 310–80300. Voi.

Or email to: hrkenya@wildlifeworks.com

N/B: Indicate current and expected salary on your CV and how soon you would be available. Applications that will not follow these guidelines will not be considered. Wildlife Works is an equal Opportunity Employer