Accountant

Ref. ACC-HQ
Supervisor: Head of Finance
Duty Station: Head Office
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide and promote financial accountability, efficiency and effectiveness of the Organization as well as to manage and update all accounts records and transactions according to the Accounting Regulations.
Field of duties and responsibilities
Key Areas and Specific Tasks
Financial Management

Payroll Management
Ensuring tax compliance
Recording and Monitoring of accounts
Maintaining financial records
Processing receipts, supplier invoices and payments
Asset register Management

Management of Accounts receivables and Payables

Maintain an up to date creditors records
Monitor creditors accounts
Ensure effective and timely processing of invoices/payments

Budgeting and budget monitoring

Budgeting and Budget monitoring
Preparation of budgets
Review of monthly income and expenditure statements
Monitor budget performance

Financial Reporting

Preparation of Financial Reports
Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports
Preparation of any other Ad-hoc Financial Reports to stakeholders.

Financial Audits

Preparation of audit schedules
Participate in project/organizational audits as required
Support audit process and provision of audit documents
Respond to audit queries and recommendations
Implement audit recommendations

Job Specification and other Information Related to the Job
Level of Education / Academic Qualification

At least Degree in Accounting / Finance

Specialized Training / Professional Qualifications

CPA or its equivalent
Competency in accounting software specifically PASTEL

Other Competencies / Abilities / Skills Required

At least six years proven experience in managing programs
Proven ability in Financial management of EU and USAID programs
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Self-driven, keen to details and with problem solving skills
Good organizational planning and coordination skills
Ability to work under minimum supervision

Relevant Job Experience

Must have worked in a similar position for at least six years

Terms and Expression of Interest

This position is contractual and interested candidates should send their application, CV, professional and academic certificates on PDF format to recruitment@ywcakenya.org indicating Job Title, Expected Salary and Availability by close of business on 20th August 2021.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Applications will be on a rolling basis. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.Disclaimer: The Public is advised that YWCA does NOT charge any fee whatsoever for application, processing, interviewing or securing employment.

Apply via :

recruitment@ywcakenya.org