About Shining Hope For Communities
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Kennedy Odede, who grew up in the Kibera slum, founded SHOFCO in 2004 with a focus on youth and gender empowerment. SHOFCO has four initiative areas: education, health, economic and community empowerment, and water and sanitation. The organization is currently active in the Kibera and Mathare slums of Nairobi.
Responsibilities
- Reconciliation of all bank statements
- Reconciliations of Mpesa and pay bills transactions.
- Production of schedules for shares, deposits, and loans
- Variance analysis and reporting for follow up and actions
- Weekly and monthly reports to the Accountant/Chief Accountant
- Performs any other duty assigned by Accountant
- Posting of refunds, rental income, and journals
- Maintain files for external member correspondences
- Posting of Check-offs, and external member Salary receipts
- Filing of documents statutory deductions such NSSF and NHIF
- Verifying and reconciling petty cash claims to ensure correct usage, accountability, and accurate reimbursement
- Processing of payment vouchers and other payments
- Safe custody of bank statements
- Posting of external standing orders to members’ personal accounts
- Maintain standing order register
- Performs any other duty assigned by Accountant
Essential skills and Key Attributes
- A person of integrity
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Attention to details
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or its equivalent.
- CPA (K) and a registered member of ICPAK in good standing.
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience and in a similar position
- A member of a relevant professional body is an added advantage.
How To Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to [email protected] with a clear subject line “JOB TITLE”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 8th July 2024.