Reporting Relationships
Direct reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager
Working relationship with all staff.
Accounting Job Resposibilities
Specific tasks
Assist in developing an appropriate financial accounting system
Keep and operate a simple accounting system (QuickBooks)
Keep a record of all the receipts and payments
Keep all consultancy contracts for associates
Undertaking all banking services
Undertaking monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow management
Assist in Preparing and submitting monthly financial reports
Assist in Preparing and submitting program financial reports
Management of effective financial controls
Specific tasks
Make payments to all creditors including preparation of payment vouchers for approval and making payment reconciliations
Supervise the use of office petty cash imprest
Following up on all grant/program financial requests and payments
Ensure tax compliance of AfriCOG
Specific activities
Dealing with taxation matters including VAT, Withholding Tax and PAYE
File tax returns in accordance with existing laws
Facilitating audits (Program and institutional)
Specific tasks
Maintain proper filing system of all financial records
Preparing for and facilitating statutory annual audits
Liaise with specific donors on program audits
Program accounts
Familiarise with program documents and program financial requirements
Assist to prepare and submit program financial reports and reconciliations
Follow up on all per diems and reconciliations
Qualifications for the Accounting Job
University Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field from a recognized university.
Professional accounting training – CPA (K), Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA or equivalent.
At least 4 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in a not for profit organization.
Strong technical knowledge of finance and accounting.
High level of IT proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel and QuickBooks.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
