Job Opportunity
PeaceNet
Kenya, a fast growing network of peace builders in Kenya with strong regional
and international linkages is seeking to recruit an Accountant to be stationed at
the National Office / Secretariat in Nairobi.
The
main function of the position is to apply accounting principles and procedures
to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports
and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures are adhered
to.
- Reviewing and
certifying, requisitions, quotations, purchases orders, petty cash
returns, imprest returns, cashbook analysis, payment vouchers, all donor
reports in line with donor guidelines, in order to produce timely reports
for approval by the Finance Manager.
- Compiling and
analyzing financial information for preparation of monthly/annual
financial statements.
- Ensuring
financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted standard/organization
policies and procedures.
- Ensuring all
financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Resolving
accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Continuously
managing and supporting budgetary and forecast of activities
- Monitoring and
supporting taxation issues and ensuring that they are appropriately paid
- Developing and
maintaining donor data base
- Preparing and
coordinating the end year financial audit process
- Ensuring that,
fixed asset register is properly updated on monthly basis
- Producing timely
and accurate payroll every month
- Reviewing all
returns/imprest from the field and ensuring it is in line with approved
budget/activity intended.
- Preparing
Financial Statements and other reports, for donors and partners
- Summarizing
current and projected financial position ensuring availability of funds to
meet obligations.
- Ensuring that,
proper authorization of all payments is strictly followed and supported.
- Ensuring proper
preparation of payment vouches, cheque books and cash book records as well
as financial statements and entries to monthly accounts in accordance with
accounting regulations.
- Preparing
monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts held by the
organization
- Support Finance
Manager in implementation and review of systems of financial control
- In the
absence of the Finance Manager, undertake day to day responsibilities for
managing finance with the support of the Programme Manager and /or the
Chief Executive Officer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ideal
candidates will have the following skills;-
- Proficiency in
computerised accounting
- Knowledge and
experience using QuickBooks a must
- Experience
managing multiple grants
- Familiarity with
EU/USAID/DFID/UNDP grant accounting
Academic Qualification and Competence:
- A Bachelor of
Commerce degree, Accounting/finance option, plus CPAII
- Minimum 2 years
work experience in a non-profit environment
- Immediately
available
A
competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Women
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you meet
the requirements above and are interested, please send a detailed updated CV
and copies of relevant certificates and contacts of three referees, two of whom
must be professional referees and one other to reach the undersigned by COB
August 13, 2012.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you don’t hear from us by
August 15th 2012, consider your application unsuccessful.
The
Chief Executive Officer
Peace and Development Network Trust (PeaceNet Kenya)
P. O. Box 49806 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Peace and Development Network Trust (PeaceNet Kenya)
P. O. Box 49806 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or
Email: hr@peacenetkenya.or.ke
or by
hand to our Offices located on Maalim Juma Road, Off Denise Print Road, Next to
Royal Media Services, Nairobi
