Location: Napetet – Turkana County
Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds
Reports to: Enterprise Manager
The Accountant to be based in Napetet and working within the framework of Nasanyanait irrigation project, the incumbent will have to be responsible for the following as his/her primary duties:
Accounting Role
Being in charge of preparing and keeping cashbooks/journals and developing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Receiving and filing project correspondence/documents (especially financial correspondence/documents) and circulating them – if so required – only to board and Donor/Partner staff as required.
Assist in logistical and procurement activities as required
Facilitating, supporting and assisting in all internal control mechanisms and audit-related activities.
Facilitating, supporting and assisting in processing project-related payments.
Ensuring proper documentation of enterprise-related activities.
Ensuring proper filing of all project related documentation with necessary back ups
Handling and management of petty cash
Calculating and submitting local tax returns and other statutory payments in a timely manner
Maintaining the payroll based on approved time sheets and other Project requirements
Completing Bank reconciliations and documenting all financial transactions
Identifying business development opportunities for Nasanyanait and discussing their implementation as required
Conducting market research activities and designing market analysis as required
The Accountant will perform all duties related to his/her position and additional duties that may be assigned from time to time
The Person Shall Have:
Demonstrate dedication and commitment to support Nasanyanait realization of organizational goals
Degree or diploma in Business Administration, commerce, Accounting, Economics or other finance-related diploma or at least holder CPA 2
At least 2 years’ related work experience in management of commercial enterprise.
Must have practiced accounting/finance and business development
Good understanding of accounting principles and reporting skills
Good written and oral command of English
Good knowledge of IT skills especially MS Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and Database management; Email and Internet
Ability to work under pressure and to follow strict deadlines
Strong business development and portfolio growth skills and experience
Demonstrate ability to work under very harsh conditions
Strong commitment to business ethics and values
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