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Practical Action Financial Accountant Job Vacancies in Kenya (www.practicalaction.org) September 2012
Practical Action is an international development agency working
with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve
their lives today and in generations to come.
We build on the communities’ knowledge and skills to come up with innovative, sustainable and practical solutions.
We are seeking to recruit a results-oriented and proactive team player to fill the position of Financial Accountant.
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the successful
candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial
activities Practical Action Regional Office, and ensure compliance to
all Group and local financial policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and efficient processing of month end data that is in line with group and local standards
- Maintain accurate and up to date financial records in respect of the regional office financial transactions
- Work closely with the Management Accountant to ensure timely completion of monthly management accounts.
- Coordinate key internal financial processes and reviews, including budgeting, group and statutory audits
- Develop and implement financial management and monitoring system of field offices, partners and bank accounts
- Carry out daily reconciliation of financial transactions, record issues arising and update accounting system accordingly
- Process regional monthly payroll and ensure timely submission of all relevant statutory deductions
- Participate in building the capacity of field finance staff and facilitate financial management training for non-finance staff
- In collaboration with field office Coordinators, support in performance management of field accountants.
Qualifications and skills
- At least Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or related field; post graduate degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage
- CPA (K) or equivalent
- At least five (5) years relevant experience at managerial level of which at least three (3) years should be with in full donor program funded activity budgeting, accounting and reporting
- Working knowledge of computer accounting packages with particular emphasis on Excel and SUN Accounting System
- Strong analytical and auditing skills
- Strong planning and organizing skills, ability to work with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.
Application letter together with a CV indicating current and
expected salary, and names of three professional referees (one of whom
must be the current supervisor) plus their day-time contacts should be
submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 3rd October 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Practical Action is an “equal opportunity” employer and highly encourages women to apply.
Website: www.practicalaction.org
Practical Action – Eastern Africa Regional Office is relocating to
Methodist Ministries Centre, Office Block C, Oloitokitok Road from 1st
October 2012.
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