General Function:
Internews Network is seeking an accountant to work on a 16-month conflict mitigation project in Central Somalia, working with a local radio partner.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting in compliance with Internews and donor procedures.
This is a full-time post based in Nairobi.Internews Network is seeking an accountant to work on a 16-month conflict mitigation project in Central Somalia, working with a local radio partner.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting and financial reporting in compliance with Internews and donor procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Payment
processing as per organization’s financial policies and procedures i.e.
ensuring adequate support documentation.
- Timely preparation
of monthly financial reports.
- Compiling
summaries of financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor and
statutory requirements.
- Ensuring
compliance with established internal controls and application of best
practice.
- Processing
staff payroll, preparing and making payments of all statutory deductions.
- Maintaining
financial records relating to fixed assets.
- Liaising
with non-finance staff to ensure accounting procedures are adhered to and
understood.
Qualifications:-
- A Degree in
Accounting or related field.
- CPA (K) ACCA
or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of
Accounting applications
- 3 years
relevant experience.
- Knowledge of
computerized accounting systems
- Somali
language an advantage
Personal attributes:-
- Good
analytical skills, time management and organizational skills.
- Good
knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent
communication skills both written and oral.
- A team
player.
To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter
to: - africajobs@internews.org by Monday 9th April 2012
