Job Description
The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous non-governmental organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE accompanies communities in rediscovering the value of local knowledge and local resources in livelihoods improvement and environmental conservation.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure all payments are correctly authorised, recorded and paid.
Ensure monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts ids done
Ensure all financial transactions are correctly recorded in the accounting system
Prepare monthly financial management accounts
Ensure statutory deductions and other remittances are executed on time
Support ICE Management in preparation of the annual budget and project specific budgets
Ensure timely financial reporting
Supervising subordinate staff
Keeping and updating staff records
Facilitating external audits and implementing recommendations of audit management letter
Implementing recommendations of accounting, systems & compliance audits commissioned by donor agency(ies)
Monitor grant and contract expenditures against original budgets; develop expenditure projections and provide guidance and feedback to the field team, the Director, and project program staff and liaise with the donors regarding financial status and future expenditures.
Maintain and update Grants Master files and ensure adherence to the grant contractual obligations;
Participate in fundraising for the sustenance organization.
Qualifications
Three (3) years experience in multi-donor financial accounting and management
Experience in office management and logistical support
Excellent written and spoken English
Working experience with QuickBooks and any other current financial management systems/softwares
Proactive approach to work and good self-motivation
Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to deal with people from different cultures
Flexibility to work and adapt to changing demands and circumstances
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce (Finance), Accounting (Essential).
Minimum of CPA (3) or equivalent qualification
