Accountant IT Project Officer

Location: Lamu Island
Gross Salary:  45k
Our Client is an NGO based in Lamu. They seek to hire an experienced Accountant who will be tasked with the day to day accounts operations matters and ensuring the company’s compliance with accounting standards and practices.
Responsibilities

Petty Cash Management
Receive and verify invoices & requisitions for goods and services
Verify that transactions comply with financial procedures
Ensure complete and accurate bank reconciliation for all cash books
Prepare payment vouchers
Prepare the creditors ageing summary
Debt collection, Research and reconcile all discrepancies
Auditing and verifying documents
Following internal controls
Financial analysis on a requested basis
Manage accounts payable
Identify and provide strategic work solutions to improve the operational efficiency
Assist in administrative functions of the office

Qualifications 

Bachelor of Finance or Accounting degree or similar field
At least CPA Sec III
2-3years’ experience working in an NGO is an added advantage
Must be willing to relocate to Lamu Island
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP (Quickbook would be a plus)
Good communication skills and ability to manage teams and to interact with the senior level
Deep knowledge of Local Tax obligations and other legal requirements, especially NGOs.
Analytical skills in order to introduce improvements needed in the organization finance department, both among the team members and in the finance processes.

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