• Weekly and monthly processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Accounting/keep track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking and record keeping.
• Tracks payments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Submits financial reports on a timely basis.
• Manage petty cash accounts
• Review expenses and financial transactions to ensure it complies with MCF procedures and terms of the Grant Agreement.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by his/her supervisors.??
III. PROFILE OF SELECTED
The candidate should demonstrate a track record providing finance, and accounting functions with focus on donor grants management for an international organization working in East Africa preferable Kenya.
The Accountant Officer should hold these qualifications:
• A degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field with 3-5 years of experience managing donor fund accounts and preparing financial statements.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in financial and grants management
• Knowledge of International donor rules and standard tools for budgeting, spending and reporting.
• Qualified Accountants (ACCA/CPA or equivalent) is an added advantage
• Familiar with government policies and regulations on taxation, etc.
• Proven financial management skills - excellent project management, accounting and expenditure verification attention to detail
• Knowledge and competency in accounting systems and principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
• Proficiency in management systems.
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Administration skills.
IV. ESTIMATED TIMETABLE AND TERMS:
The applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This is a full time position with GBF Nairobi Office, pending a successful performance in the first three (3) months period.
V. COMPENSATION:
The candidate will be entitled to full benefits considering the market rate and experience.
VI. HOW TO APPLY:
Please fill in this form to apply: https://forms.gle/VKS2EV4P61vQhkzJ9
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.