Performers Rights Society of Kenya Accountant Vacancy

Job Vacancy: Accountant

 

Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK) is a Collective Management Organisation licensed by the Kenya Copyright Board under the Copyright Act, 2001 to represent performers of audio and audio-visual works. 

PRISK is mandated to collect license fees from the users of sound recordings and audiovisual works and distribute royalties to performers.

Purpose: Owing to our fast growing operations, we are currently seeking the services of a young, qualified, experienced and dynamic person to fill the above position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports under strict deadlines.
• Accurate capture and posting of data and financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Checking and verifying daily collections of license fees against bank statements and accurate preparation of collections reports.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations
• Preparation of payment vouchers and handling accounts payables.
• Monthly control accounts reconciliations of cash book, debtors, creditors, collections, payroll etc.
• Timely remittance of tax returns and other statutory deductions
• Maintenance of the general ledger fixed assets register

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Degree in Accounting or related field
• Professional qualifications such as CPA (K) or ACCA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office package programs such as Excel as well as an accounting package such as QuickBooks is a MUST.
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a busy accounting office preferably in a similar environment.
• Ability to communicate with people across all levels.
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your resume and application letter to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before Monday, 3rd February 2014. The subject of the email should be ACCOUNTANT.

Chief Executive Officer
PRISK
Email: info@prisk.or.ke

Only selected interview candidates will be contacted.

PRISK is an equal opportunity employer. 

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.