Vacancy: Expense
BookKeeper
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development /
Agriculture
Function: Finance
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Commitment: Long
Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is
a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of
helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests
in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide
farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed
and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is
proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more
than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
We are growing quickly.
In six years, we
have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field
staff.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is
a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take position in
the organization as Bookkeepers.
One Acre Fund is
looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to making a
difference in farmers’ lives.
Contract
Details: Permanent and subject to performance
Candidate Profile
- Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):
- Completion and good results in high school and college
- 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar capacity, with excellent references
- Accounting/Finance background preferred; CPA not necessary but useful
- Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills
- Attention to detail
- Good computer literacy and database management abilities
- Quick learner and team player
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
- A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively
- Good organizational skills
- A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity
- Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision
- Manage Books accounts
- Record and update accounts using source documents, using proper description, location and code
- Verify and reconcile cash balances for all accounts if there are discrepancies
- Get approval of month-end account balances from all account holders
- Submit the Books each month on time
- Track and file all payment documentation
Career Growth
and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership
skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly
mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one
meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively
to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation:
Competitive Salary.
Benefits: Airtime, Transportation allowances and
performance based Incentive
Career
development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager
will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund
Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are
invited to apply.
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Email cover
letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Bookkeeper
(Expenses) + the place you heard of the position).
Interested
applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 27th of September
2013.
