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Off-Grid Specialist

Project Description
The USAID funded Power Africa Empowering East and Central Africa (EECA) activity will increase the availability of and access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and clean energy in East and Central Africa with a focus on ending energy poverty, accelerating a carbon free future, and bolstering energy sector investment and innovation. EECA will support the accelerated connection of more East and Central African homes, businesses, and institutions to reliable electricity and increase its productive use; reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector by supporting cleaner electricity generation and just energy transitions; and increase energy sector investment, working in partnership with East and Central African governments to improve the enabling environment for the energy sector.
Responsibilities
Position Description
The Kenya Lead Off-grid Advisor will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will work with Kenyan government institutions, energy sector entities, donor community, and private sector to advance energy outcomes. This position will oversee and manage all activities for the program in Kenya. The Kenya Country Off-Grid Advisor is expected to provide energy sector technical support and serve as lead off-grid advisor and champion for project activities being led by other divisions of our project team for off-grid energy activities. They will support the provision of business-focused technical assistance to off-grid companies, the position will support companies to develop and implement their business models to increase their numbers of new electrification connections and generation from off-grid energy systems, in particular solar home systems (SHS) and micro-grids.
Specific Responsibilities:

Lead all off-grid activities in-country, including conducting management of market assessments, identification of highest impact opportunities, contributing to annual work plans, implementing approved off-grid activities, such as:
Distribution, retail, and marketing-focused technical assistance to solar home system (SHS) companies, including assessing potential demand and identifying potential partners for companies to reach these customers.
Business-focused technical assistance to solar home system (SHS) and mini-grid off-grid energy companies to help them develop and implement their business models, financial planning, access to finance, and distribution and retail strategies, and link them with relevant investors with suitable terms, including loan periods, interest rates and required collateral levels, and, if required, the provision of Technical Assistance to FIs to reduce their risk and increase their willingness to lend with suitable terms.
Support to off-grid energy companies to develop their mobile payment strategies.
Support changes to energy sector planning that brings actual decision-making into alignment with the recently updated and approved plans and strategies.
Support country communities and human service entities to participate in the energy sector decision-making process.
Support the government in Kenya advance private sector engagement in the off-grid energy sector.
Maintain a robust and up-to-date understanding of the off-grid market dynamics in throughout the program. These market intelligence insights should be shared with key off-grid players in Kenya.
Provide support to government agencies in developing an enabling environment that supports the growth of private sector in the off-grid space.
Maintain a robust and up-to-date understanding of the off-grid market dynamics in throughout the program.
Provide support to government agencies in developing an enabling environment that supports the growth of private sector in the off-grid space.
Provide other transaction advisory services as required, including the following:
Identify new potential high-impact energy companies for support, determining financial viability of business plans and potential for USG assistance.
Identify critical issues and problems for design and execution and assist in accelerating closure for off-grid energy companies, providing independent advice to government decision makers as needed to move closer to project milestones.
Identify domestic and external financing sources and develop and maintain a database of available financing sources for off-grid energy companies, including investors, institutional investors, commercial banks and international finance institutions.
Identify private sector stakeholders, including off-grid energy companies, distributors and others in the country and facilitate matchmaking between stakeholders.
Maintain and update a database of off-grid energy company transactions and provides updates on transactions to Power Africa.
Coordinate provision of technical assistance to off-grid energy companies with other donors to avoid duplication of efforts.
Identify areas of support required by private sector that can be provided by Power Africa.
Engage with USAID/Kenya on country-specific requests and strategy, contingent on EECA senior management team approval.
Complete weekly and routine reporting requirements for EECA working with technical and cross-cutting team members effectively.

Qualifications
Required minimum qualification and experience.

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience implementing off-grid activities in Africa including conducting assessments, identification of highest impact opportunities, contributing to annual work plans, implementing approved activities.
Experience providing support to government agencies in developing an enabling environment that supports the growth of private sector in the off-grid space.
Extensive network in the regions off-grid power sector including public and private parties and the development community required.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience implementing off-grid energy programs.
Good writing and communication skills in English.
Must be able to work in Kenya

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Supply Chain Internship

Overview
The RTI University Collaboration Office seeks a prospect for the Supply Chain Internship within the International Development Group (IDG).
The USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (WKSP) is a five (5) year project which will be implemented in Busia, Bungoma, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya counties. The overall goal of the project is to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the target counties of western Kenya. The objectives to achieve this goal are (1) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management (FSM) products and services; and (2) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved MHM products and services at the household level.
The goal of the assignment is to support the implementation of the USAID WKSP Supply Chain activities. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES:

Identification and enrollment of at least 3 enterprises per county.
Database of entrepreneurs and enterprises engaged by WKSP.
Weekly reports on performance of enterprises in relation to stock and sales.
Capacity assessment report for enterprises.
Capacity building plan for enterprises.
Capacity building report for enterprises.

Learning Objectives:

To learn about different actors in sanitation and MHM supply chain and their role in facilitating access to products and services.
To learn about organization capacity assessment approaches and capacity building interventions suitable for different actors in the supply chain.
To develop skills in documentation of emerging, promising, and best practices in sanitation and MHM products and services supply chain.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain data base of enterprises and entrepreneurs engaged by WKSP.
With support from the supply chain manager, follow up on enterprises performance with regards to stocks and sales.
Participate in mentorship and coaching sessions for Sanitation and MHM Enterprises.
Develop monthly workplans, weekly and monthly reports as part of project documentation and reporting.
Provide day-to-day support of specific supply chain activities, ensuring work is completed against the scope, timelines, and budget.

RTI’s Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI’s open and educational culture; support RTI’s mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.
Additional Information
This academic credit (with a stipend) internship can hybrid or fully in-person. Internship will take place from September 2023 through December 2023. Pending completion of onboarding compliance, start date may change. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible during business hours, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Must be a local resident of Kisumu, Kenya
Currently enrolled as a senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in management, business administration, economics or finance or a related field
Must be eligible to receive academic course credit or fulfill an academic program requirement. Please provide documentation from your university or academic institution in your application confirming eligibility.
Able to travel across the project target counties.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills, as well as the ability to express facts and ideas in a clear, convincing, and organized manner and good writing skills.
Highly organized and able to set priorities and handle multiple competing time and resource demands.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

It is expected that the team members must be able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment – with one team – one project concept.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, entrepreneurial, resourceful, flexible, independent, and energetic with excellent communications skills, cultural sensitivity and has demonstrated experience supporting technical assistance projects.
Access to a personal laptop to use during work hours strongly preferred

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Training Lead

Project Description

An anticipated Kenya based, donor-funded education project, aims to reach 100% of teachers in refugee and host communities in two counties, with sustained, comprehensive, and continuous professional development that will improve the quality of instruction, opportunities, and the holistic well-being of children. To support these efforts, RTI will build upon existing Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)-aligned teacher professional development (TPD) materials, infusing these with contextualized approaches to social and emotional learning (SEL) and learning through play. The anticipated program will work closely with Kenya’s Ministry of Education (MOE) and Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to ensure a consistent, complementary, and integrated training approach.

Position Description

IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Training Lead for this anticipated activity in Kenya. This role will be responsible for providing technical leadership on the training and education components of the activity. He/ She will work closely with the leadership team, MOE and TSC counterparts, partners and sub-contractors to implement training initiatives. The Training Lead will provide project management support and ensure successful implementation of activities.
Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Leads workshops with education officials and other stakeholders to incorporate social-emotional learning, universal design for learning, learning through play, and psycho-social support into a a set of CBC TPD modules (pre- and in-service)
Oversees Pilot-testing of all adapted TPD materials.
Facilitates a series of design sessions with refugee and host teachers that explore barriers to quality teaching.
Working closely with MOE and TSC officials in two counties, manage the roll-out of master training, training of trainers and teacher training in two counties.
Review and refine training modules annually, with input from teachers, education officials, and other stakeholders.
Provide support to TLCs in host communities.
Participate in regular coordination meetings with teams in Kenya and the U.S.
Provide additional technical support to training activities, as requested by project leadership.
Ensures appropriate agile project management processes and tools are in place to support effective implementation of training initiatives.
Contributes to work planning, activity monitoring, and general financial management of training initiatives.
Identifies and mitigates risks related to training initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience in education, or related field, Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated practical experience and technical expertise designing, planning and implementing trainings at scale
Comprehensive experience with the CBC curriculum.
Experience working with and through government systems.
Demonstrated practical experience and technical expertise working in refugee settings preferred.
Experience and technical expertise developing teacher resources in SEL, UDL, PSS and/or using play-based approaches preferred. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and collaborate in a multi-agency setting.
Outstanding problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Demonstrated leadership in learning to practice and in promoting an open culture of learning.
Knowledge and experience working with donor-funded projects is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal and relationship /team building skills and high-level communication skills and able to fluently speak, read, and write excellent English.

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Operations Manager

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Management of project budget to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Liase with RTI Regional Office to provide human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration, and information technology (IT) support to the project. Ensure proper implementation of all training activities, in Nairobi and in two sub-counties
Coordinate all in-country travel for RTI staff and relevant consultants
Ensure proper implementation of school visits and other program activities.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to RTI policies and procedures.
Responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in work processes.
Contributes to planning, oversight and coordination of program activities, resource allocation, and financial performance.
Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures, financial reports, and budget forecasts.
Prepare and review payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers’ invoices
Prepare other financial and cost accounting reports, operations and analysis as required
Ensures all project deliverables are managed within budget.
Responsible to ensure all staff receives adequate security and operational support and that Standard Operating Procedures are implemented.
Ensure management systems are operational to track expenditures (including labor) and monitor same against the Program work plan and budget, according to both company policy and client standards/regulations
Produces financial and operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting
Perform other duties as assigned by the project.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 10 years of experience
Experience working with and managing teams on international-donor-funded projects is highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in procurement, program financial management, human resources, logistics, operations and other administrative functional areas
Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Experience developing donor-funded program reports, work plans, budgets
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

Position Description

IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Subcontracts and Procurement Manager for this anticipated activity in Kenya. This role will provide overall management of project procurement, including but not limited to, the processes of procurement, transport of procured goods, and oversight of Asset and Inventory Management and Control. The Procurement Manager will provide leadership and coordination of RTI’s entire procurement and logistics component by ensuring compliance with RTI procurement and logistics policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Additionally, this role will provide primary operational oversight and coordination of the Subcontract Management function for RTI. As part of the role, they will collaborate with other project staff to ensure effective and efficient coordination from project startup to closeout. This candidate will also maintain a portfolio of subcontracts as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Oversee procurement management of commodities/goods/materials and services required for training workshops and other program activities.
Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan supported with budget and timetables.
Perform all phases of sourcing activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
Coordinate issuance of purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, and delivery of the required goods and/or services to the final destination.
Prepare and issue procurement solicitation documents (Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Tenders) and negotiate for assigned procurements such as commodities/goods/materials, and services.
Develop and maintain procurement SOPs and ensure timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the project, including establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.
Ensure proper administration of and oversee all procurement and subcontracts areas of responsibility.
Responsible for subcontract process for local organizations, including tracking, review, and approval process.
Collaborate with the Technical Lead to identify and manage risks and participate in the resolution of any performance issues with subcontractors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, business administration, or other relevant discipline, with 12 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant work experience.
Progressive experience implementing donor funded activities that are similar in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
Strong demonstrated skills in procurement, logistics, subcontract management, and security.
Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to work independently and multi-task in high-pressure settings.
Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Verbal and written English proficiency is required.

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Chief Accountant

JOB PROFILE
The chief accountant will take the lead in the accounts department of APDK. The chief accountant is considered to be a part of senior management and his/her opinion is held in high regard. (S)he will give recommendations to the management on how to improve profits and cut losses. This is more so during economic downturns, as accounts team is responsible for coming up with financial measures that will help the organization to weather the storm.
The Chief Accountant will handle and supervise the whole team of accountants in the organization. (S)he will also manage all the employees in the department along with their shifts and training. (S)he will teach the subordinates and junior accountants all about the organization’s protocols, accounting procedures, systems and methods.
Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
Monitor and record financial transactions according to the organization’s policies and regulations.
Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
Additional courses in accounting and management are an added advantage
Minimum 5 years’ experience in management
Minimum 7 years’ experience as a CPA in a corporate setting.
Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
Expertise working with Sage, financial statements and accounting packages
Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Able to thrive in deadline-driven environment
Able to motivate a team and lead by example

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV accompanied by a cover letter addressed to The HR & Administration Manager, APDK, to jobs@apdk.org on or before 15th September 2023.Persons Living with Disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.APDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Apply via :

jobs@apdk.org

November 2, 2024
Training Lead

Project Description

An anticipated Kenya based, donor-funded education project, aims to reach 100% of teachers in refugee and host communities in two counties, with sustained, comprehensive, and continuous professional development that will improve the quality of instruction, opportunities, and the holistic well-being of children. To support these efforts, RTI will build upon existing Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)-aligned teacher professional development (TPD) materials, infusing these with contextualized approaches to social and emotional learning (SEL) and learning through play. The anticipated program will work closely with Kenya’s Ministry of Education (MOE) and Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to ensure a consistent, complementary, and integrated training approach.

Position Description

IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Training Lead for this anticipated activity in Kenya. This role will be responsible for providing technical leadership on the training and education components of the activity. He/ She will work closely with the leadership team, MOE and TSC counterparts, partners and sub-contractors to implement training initiatives. The Training Lead will provide project management support and ensure successful implementation of activities.
Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Leads workshops with education officials and other stakeholders to incorporate social-emotional learning, universal design for learning, learning through play, and psycho-social support into a a set of CBC TPD modules (pre- and in-service)
Oversees Pilot-testing of all adapted TPD materials.
Facilitates a series of design sessions with refugee and host teachers that explore barriers to quality teaching.
Working closely with MOE and TSC officials in two counties, manage the roll-out of master training, training of trainers and teacher training in two counties.
Review and refine training modules annually, with input from teachers, education officials, and other stakeholders.
Provide support to TLCs in host communities.
Participate in regular coordination meetings with teams in Kenya and the U.S.
Provide additional technical support to training activities, as requested by project leadership.
Ensures appropriate agile project management processes and tools are in place to support effective implementation of training initiatives.
Contributes to work planning, activity monitoring, and general financial management of training initiatives.
Identifies and mitigates risks related to training initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience in education, or related field, Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated practical experience and technical expertise designing, planning and implementing trainings at scale
Comprehensive experience with the CBC curriculum.
Experience working with and through government systems.
Demonstrated practical experience and technical expertise working in refugee settings preferred.
Experience and technical expertise developing teacher resources in SEL, UDL, PSS and/or using play-based approaches preferred. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and collaborate in a multi-agency setting.
Outstanding problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Demonstrated leadership in learning to practice and in promoting an open culture of learning.
Knowledge and experience working with donor-funded projects is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal and relationship /team building skills and high-level communication skills and able to fluently speak, read, and write excellent English.

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Subcontracts and Procurement Manager

Position Description

IDG’s International Education Division is seeking a Subcontracts and Procurement Manager for this anticipated activity in Kenya. This role will provide overall management of project procurement, including but not limited to, the processes of procurement, transport of procured goods, and oversight of Asset and Inventory Management and Control. The Procurement Manager will provide leadership and coordination of RTI’s entire procurement and logistics component by ensuring compliance with RTI procurement and logistics policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Additionally, this role will provide primary operational oversight and coordination of the Subcontract Management function for RTI. As part of the role, they will collaborate with other project staff to ensure effective and efficient coordination from project startup to closeout. This candidate will also maintain a portfolio of subcontracts as part of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Position is contingent upon award and funding.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Oversee procurement management of commodities/goods/materials and services required for training workshops and other program activities.
Lead the preparation and implementation of the annual procurement plan supported with budget and timetables.
Perform all phases of sourcing activity while ensuring best value for money and within required lead times for a variety of requirements, including analysis of overall budgetary impact for all types of procurement transactions.
Coordinate issuance of purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Contribute to the supply chain management efforts up to and including logistical support from the ordering point through the follow-up, and delivery of the required goods and/or services to the final destination.
Prepare and issue procurement solicitation documents (Request for Quotes, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Tenders) and negotiate for assigned procurements such as commodities/goods/materials, and services.
Develop and maintain procurement SOPs and ensure timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the project, including establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.
Ensure proper administration of and oversee all procurement and subcontracts areas of responsibility.
Responsible for subcontract process for local organizations, including tracking, review, and approval process.
Collaborate with the Technical Lead to identify and manage risks and participate in the resolution of any performance issues with subcontractors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in management, public administration, business administration, or other relevant discipline, with 12 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant work experience.
Progressive experience implementing donor funded activities that are similar in terms of complexity, scope, and budget.
Strong demonstrated skills in procurement, logistics, subcontract management, and security.
Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Proven ability to work independently and multi-task in high-pressure settings.
Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff.
Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Verbal and written English proficiency is required.

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Operations Manager

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Management of project budget to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Liase with RTI Regional Office to provide human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration, and information technology (IT) support to the project. Ensure proper implementation of all training activities, in Nairobi and in two sub-counties
Coordinate all in-country travel for RTI staff and relevant consultants
Ensure proper implementation of school visits and other program activities.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to RTI policies and procedures.
Responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in work processes.
Contributes to planning, oversight and coordination of program activities, resource allocation, and financial performance.
Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditures, financial reports, and budget forecasts.
Prepare and review payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers’ invoices
Prepare other financial and cost accounting reports, operations and analysis as required
Ensures all project deliverables are managed within budget.
Responsible to ensure all staff receives adequate security and operational support and that Standard Operating Procedures are implemented.
Ensure management systems are operational to track expenditures (including labor) and monitor same against the Program work plan and budget, according to both company policy and client standards/regulations
Produces financial and operational reports and updates for deliverable reporting
Perform other duties as assigned by the project.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 10 years of experience
Experience working with and managing teams on international-donor-funded projects is highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in procurement, program financial management, human resources, logistics, operations and other administrative functional areas
Possess excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Experience developing donor-funded program reports, work plans, budgets
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is preferable.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Apply via :

careers.rti.org

November 2, 2024
Chief Accountant

JOB PROFILE

The chief accountant will take the lead in the accounts department of APDK. The chief accountant is considered to be a part of senior management and his/her opinion is held in high regard. (S)he will give recommendations to the management on how to improve profits and cut losses. This is more so during economic downturns, as accounts team is responsible for coming up with financial measures that will help the organization to weather the storm.

The Chief Accountant will handle and supervise the whole team of accountants in the organization. (S)he will also manage all the employees in the department along with their shifts and training. (S)he will teach the subordinates and junior accountants all about the organization’s protocols, accounting procedures, systems and methods.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
Monitor and record financial transactions according to the organization’s policies and regulations.
Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
Additional courses in accounting and management are an added advantage
Minimum 5 years’ experience in management
Minimum 7 years’ experience as a CPA in a corporate setting.
Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
Expertise working with Sage, financial statements and accounting packages
Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Able to thrive in deadline-driven environment
Able to motivate a team and lead by example

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV accompanied by a cover letter addressed to The HR & Administration Manager, APDK, to jobs@apdk.org on or before 15th September 2023.Persons Living with Disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.APDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Apply via :

jobs@apdk.org

November 2, 2024