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Education Development Center (EDC)
CLOSEDAccountant (Nakuru) - Kenya Primary Literacy Programme
Nakuru, Kenya
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Accountant (Nakuru) - Kenya Primary Literacy Programme
Closing: Jun 25, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Jun 12, 2024 (25 days ago)
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- The Accountant in the Garissa regional office will assist the Finance and Administration Manager in performing project accounting tasks. S/he will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports and assisting in the preparation of financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts, data entry, corresponding with vendors, as appropriate, and ensuring the project is compliant with USAID financial regulations.
- This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. Day-to-day reporting will be to the Regional Education Advisor and technical reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager.
Qualifications
The candidate for the position of Accountant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:
- Secondary education required; additional technical or collegiate education desirable
Skills and Experience:
- 4 to 5 years of direct relevant experience in accounting required;
- Experience supporting large USAID or other international donor-funded projects required;
- Proficiency working with QuickBooks accounting system required;
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word;
- Knowledge of Kenyan labor and tax laws, specifically regarding VAT refunds;
- Detail-oriented and organized;
- Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure;
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a team in difficult work environment;
- Certified Public Accountant.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
Responsibilities
- The Accountant in the Garissa regional office will assist the Finance and Administration Manager in performing project accounting tasks. S/he will be responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial reports and assisting in the preparation of financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts, data entry, corresponding with vendors, as appropriate, and ensuring the project is compliant with USAID financial regulations.
- This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. Day-to-day reporting will be to the Regional Education Advisor and technical reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager.
Qualifications
The candidate for the position of Accountant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:
Education:
- Secondary education required; additional technical or collegiate education desirable
Skills and Experience:
- 4 to 5 years of direct relevant experience in accounting required;
- Experience supporting large USAID or other international donor-funded projects required;
- Proficiency working with QuickBooks accounting system required;
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word;
- Knowledge of Kenyan labor and tax laws, specifically regarding VAT refunds;
- Detail-oriented and organized;
- Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure;
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a team in difficult work environment;
- Certified Public Accountant.
Language:
- Fluency in English is required.
- Supports the Finance and Administration Manager in conducting day-to-day finance operations, including enforcement of EDC and USAID policies, procedures and systems in the regional office.
- Supports the Finance and Administration Manager in the preparation of project monthly financial reports and tracking of spending against the approved budget.
- Manages the process of clearing bills, advance reconciliation, payments, and vouchers, including a review and certification of supporting documentation to ensure it is compliant with local tax laws, as well as USAID and EDC policies.
- Manages the processing of payments for training workshops and other activities in the designated region in consultation with the Regional Education Advisor and Finance and Administration Manager.
- Records regional project transactions in QuickBooks, utilizing the correct charge codes and monitoring alignment to budgeted activities.
- Prepares regional weekly cash flow needs for review by the Finance and Administration Manager
- Monitors and reports on regional vendor payment schedules and obligations.
- Monitors regional employee advance aging and ensures timely liquidation.
- Works closely with the KPLP National Office in Nairobi to ensure timely reconciliation of monthly expense reports and responds to any inquiries, as necessary.
- Assists in the preparation of monthly financial spreadsheets, cash flow forecasts in accordance with appropriate procedures.
- Previews all back-up documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with EDC policies and procedures. Ensures all supporting financial documentation is scanned and digitally archived on a monthly basis per EDC file retention policies.
- Ensures the safeguarding of checks and other office documents such as vehicle licenses, contracts, and leases in conjunction with HR / Office Manager.
- Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and ethics when dealing with documentation and related information on sensitive and confidential matters, as well as with EDC colleagues.
- Conducts checks on compliance with USAID’s Anti-Terrorist Certification (“ATC”) regulations.
- Other duties as required.
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