Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out regular cashbook updates, monthly cash counts and bank reconciliations
Petty cash/Advance accounts voucher verification and replenishment of cash as well as monthly cash reconciliations.
Handle bank transactions e.g. budget requests, wire transfers to partners, forex exchange etc. and ensuring sufficient bank balances.
Handle payments and all financial tasks during AFSC events such as DEPs, Peace Tournaments, Peace Conferences etc.
Verification of Regional office, Kenya and Somalia Program events financial reports e.g. DEPs, Peace conferences, Peace tournaments etc.
Processing of staff travel expenditure reports and reconciliation of advance accounts
Verify and make Consultancy fees payments and timely submission of statutory deductions e.g. NHIF, NSSF, pension, withholding tax etc.
Reconciliation of supplier’s accounts, checking of invoices and making timely payments e.g. rent, internet, travel, telephone etc.
Qualifications:
Degree in Finance / Accounting & a minimum CPA (II) certificate or its equivalent.
Skills and Competences:
Minimum one-year experience in Book keeping.
Computer skills (PC/Windows) and database applications (MS office).
Good reporting and communication skills.
Knowledge of payroll, taxes, audits and public financial Acts.
Proven records of integrity and ability in handling cash.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Capacity to solve problems independently.
Mature, self-motivated, proactive and able to work with minimum supervision.
Life experience consistent with Quaker values and principles including nonviolence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
