Financial Accountant, Kenya

Key responsibilities:

Participate in the organizational/project budget formulation and ensure correct coding of all items in the financial management system.
Engage with implementing partners to ensure partner accounts are accurate and posted into the financial management system.
Process supplier payments in a timely and accurate manner to ensure good supplier relations.
Track and reconcile balance sheet items including preparation of monthly and quarterly schedules.
Monitor and update departmental budgets.
Process bank reconciliations and cash flow forecast on a timely basis to facilitate efficient cash flow management.
Prepare & reconcile all inter-unit payables and receivables.
Participate in preparation of monthly and quarterly donor grant financial reports.
Participate in payroll processing.
Facilitate the preparation and submission of Tax returns including PAYE, VAT & Withholding Tax.
Participate in the preparation of audit schedules and facilitation of the actual audit process.
In collaboration with other stakeholders, maintain a proper and updated inventory of organizational and project assets.
Perform other relevant duties as and when assigned.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience
CPA Section 4 or its equivalent and an undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting or any other relevant area.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good financial report writing skills.
Proficiency in the use of a Financial/Accounting Management System is desired.
Prior working experience with an NGO would be an added advantage.