Key Roles and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Transhumance Project Coordinator in ICPALD, the pastoralism Expert will be responsible in providing the team with strategic and operational support in delivery of outputs and products according to the project objectives. He/ she will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will coordinate ICPALD actions in the sector of pastoralism and transhumance, especially the cross-border cooperation on transhumance issues.
The major responsibilities of the pastoralism expert include:
Process accurately and promptly all accounting transactions for the action, including payroll, operating expenses, travel, consultant payments, vendor payments and other office running expenses
Keep relevant documents and invoices systematically to fully support the accounts
Performs monthly bank account reconciliation
Prepare payment vouchers after careful verification of the supporting documents and prepare cheques against approved payment documents
Effect timely payments and resolve accounting related issues of the Project
Assist in the planning aspect and preparation of verifiable forecasts and ensure in the monitoring budget against expenses
Ensure IGAD internal control procedures as well as partner’s and Donor’s regulations are adhered with
Prepare annual and periodic financial reports to be submitted to the contracting authority
Issue receipts/acknowledgements for funds received from the Donors and partners
Inputting transactions into computerized accounting system
Reconcile the General Ledger and fund accounts.
Generate and Submit regular and ad-hoc financial reports to the IGAD Finance Unit and donors
Analyze receivables and other suspense accounts for clearance on a quarterly basis.
Maintain proper files and records for the following;
Payment vouchers and receipts copies.
Cheque book register for various bank accounts
Payroll files of the staff.
Up-to-date asset register.
Assist the Finance and Administration Officer in the preparation of annual financial reports.
Analyze sub-grantees financial reports to ensure acceptability
Assist in the project audit by external auditors as well as internal auditors
Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Academic qualification, Professional experiences and Core Competencies required
Academic Qualification
At least bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting from a recognized Institution
Experience and technical competencies
A minimum of Three year’s work experience in executing accounting and financial management functions
Knowledge and experiences of computerized accounting systems,
High level of personal and professional integrity with strong analytical skills and ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment,
Ability to deal sensitively and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues,
Strong communication skill with ability to prepare, present and discuss findings in written and oral form
Good knowledge and experience in development project is preferable
CPA part II or equivalent ACCA from a recognized professional body will be an added advantage
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.
Remuneration
Negotiable with IGAD salary scale and policy and based on applicant’s qualification and experience
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Interested candidates should send their applications in PDF accompanied by cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, academic credentials, copy of passports/ ID cards biometric page and three reference persons including the last employer. Applications should be sent by E-mail to the following addresses: recruitment@igad.int with subject line “ICPALD-PA” Closing date for application will be on 10th April 2025. Due to the large number of applications we expect to receive only successful candidates who meet the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. Contact: + 25321354050
Apply via :
recruitment@igad.int