Senior Accountant - Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) and Biovision
Africa Trust (BvAT)
Ref. No.
NRS/37/112013
icipe - African
Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation funded
by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry
out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable management
of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in the
tropics.
icipe wishes to
urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Senior Accountant in
the Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) and Biovision Africa Trust
(BvAT).
The position is
tenable in Nairobi, Kenya at the icipe Duduville campus.
This is a
two-year contract, with a possibility of extension after successfully
completing a six-month probation period of the first contract.
Overall purpose
of the job
To ensure the
financial controllership and integrity of all Biovision FCP and Biovision
Africa Trust (BvAT) development partner-supported projects, and provide
consolidated financial plans and reports for the projects as needed, within the
requirements of different partners.
FCP Project
related duties:
The Senior
Accountant:
·
Performs project accounting and controlling;
·
Performs reconciliations of ledger for the donor financial
statements;
·
Prepares monthly management accounts;
·
Interacts with stakeholders.
BvAT Project
related duties:
The Senior
Accountant:
·
Performs accounting (finance and cost accounting) and the
respective tasks;
·
Performs yearend closing and related work;
·
Provides support for the budget/forecast phase;
·
Provides management reports on a regular basis (e.g. liquidity
report, actuals vs budget) as well as ad hoc reports;
·
Prepares project reports as per donors’ requirements;
·
Develops and optimises procedures and structures;
·
Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations (and
the respective support to internal and external stakeholders).
Knowledge
required for performing the job
·
Knowledge and proficiency in Finance/Accounting principles;
·
Knowledge of system analysis and development of financial
operating systems;
·
Prior knowledge and experience in usage of accounting software
appropriate for international organisations, e.g. SUN Accounts, Vision
Executive and Vision Excel;
·
Computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
software (MS Word and Excel).
·
Ability to set up new accounting system (implement new
SW/accounting structure).
Requirements/Qualifications
·
Degree-level or higher in Accounting, Commerce or Finance from a
recognised university.
·
Training in accounting (at least CPA, K) will be an added
advantage.
·
Minimum of 5 years working experience in a demanding environment
or an international organisation, on general accounting ledger and financial
reporting.
·
Ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
·
Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Disposition
·
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
·
Must have the ability to plan and work with minimal supervision.
Reporting
This position
reports to the FCP Coordinator/Project Accounts Manager.
The selected
candidate should be available to start by 1st December 2013 or thereabouts.
How to apply
Only electronic
applications will be accepted.
Applications will
be accepted up to 23rd November 2013, or until the position is filled,
whichever is earlier.
Please quote the
job reference number NRS/37/112013 on the email subject line.
Send an
application (including current salary details and anticipated remuneration
package), with a current CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including
e-mail addresses and fax numbers), copies of transcripts or academic certificates
and relevant testimonials.
Electronic copies
must be sent to icipehr@icipe.org.
Only applications
of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
icipe is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
