We are a Christian International Non-Governmental Organization involved in activities that support children in developing countries who are marginalized because of poverty, discrimination, sickness, conflicts and disasters.
Our activities are aimed at giving children a chance to rebuild their lives, be liberated from poverty and live a life in dignity.
The African Regional Office based in Nairobi is looking for a qualified, experienced, competent and honest professional for the above position.
The job profile summary is as below.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
To provide support on a day to day basis to the financial and accounting function of the organisation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Office budget cost centre analysis for management decisions
- Reporting, both functional and line reporting (Prepare periodical financial reports - monthly, quarterly, semi annually and annually)
- Management of payables
- Maintaining books of accounts
- Keeping fixed assets valuation and financial register
- Preparation of bank reconciliations for projects and general accounts
- Debtors and creditors reconciliation
- In charge of custody of operational transaction records
- Petty cash management
- Payroll management and staff compensation transactions execution
- Management of staff travel and other advances accounts
- Budget line/variance analysis for office and partners
- Execution of bank cheque and cash transactions
- Any other responsibility as assigned by supervisor and management
- Undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) or an equivalent Business Degree from a recognized University with an O'Level mean grade of at least B(Plain).
- An accounting professional qualification, especially CPA or ACCA qualification
- At least 3 years continuous relevant experience
- Computer skills in Microsoft office tools and accounting software
- Team player with unquestionable integrity, high initiative and capable of working under pressure
- Strong analytical skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Mature, self driven, fast learner and pro-active personality
- Previous work in a funding non-governmental organisation and knowledge of French will be added advantages.
- Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain positive attitude
- Strong management and multi-tasking competencies
- Strong Christian values
P.O. BOX 54331 00200
Nairobi
or by email to: hr @ hacafrica.org by the 21st of November 2008.
Kindly indicate your current and expected remuneration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
