Senior Accountant (4 Month Contract)
Location: Nairobi
Industry: NGO
Our client, an international NGO focusing on resource management is looking for
a Senior Accountant for a four (4) months maternity cover. Location: Nairobi
Industry: NGO
The purpose of the job is to prepare the monthly reporting packs
and periodic budget submissions for a portfolio of projects ensuring the
provision of timely and accurate management of information and financial
reports to clients which fully meet contractual obligations.
Key roles and responsibilities
Key roles and responsibilities
- Preparation of
annual and forecast budgets in liaison with the Finance team and budget
holders to ensure the following year’s income and expenditure is profiled
in accordance with the delivery plans and group level objectives.
- Prepare accurate
and timely Weekly / monthly & updated Budget Vs Actual for a portfolio
of projects in order to compare actual performance against budget.
Investigate any variances and provide supporting notes where applicable.
Highlight any areas of concern to the Finance Manager and budget holders
for discussions.
- Ensure correct
balances for deferred and accrued income and regularly review the accruals
commitment to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure financial
reporting requirements of client contracts are fully understood and
complied with. Provide training for programme management staff in finance
processes ensuring clients’ procedures are fully understood and
followed.
- Regularly liaise
with the Financial Accounting team to ensure the correct balance sheet
position is shown in the accounts. Investigate any discrepancies and ensure
sufficient justification is available to support the balances.
- Assist in the
year-end audit preparations
- Produce ad hoc
financial reports as requested by the Finance Manager and budget holders.
Qualifications and competencies
- Accounting/Finance
Degree, ACCA/ CPA.
- Thorough
understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for
development partners including EC & USAID
- Strong
foundation in preparing detailed Budgets and Management Accounts for
projects or business units.
- Experience of
explaining variances and dealing with any queries.
- Proven
experience of setting up reporting for new projects through to project
close down.
- Proven
experience of being proactive by identifying areas of concern or areas for
improvement.
- Ability to work
to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment and prioritise workloads
effectively.
- A methodical and
accurate approach to work with strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility to
manage the reporting for a portfolio of projects and the ability to
develop a quick and thorough understanding of new projects/ business
areas.
- A strong team
player.
To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com
before Friday 8th February 2013.
Clearly indicate the position applied for and minimum salary
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