Job Ref: FIN/EX00141
CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan.
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Management Accountant- Grants & Contracts to prepare and distribute the Monthly DRP (Donor reporting Platform) as well as train field staff on DRP Accounting and budget development in order to comply with CARE and Donors’ requirements.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor - Grants & Contracts, the Management Accountant will develop budget forms by preparing appropriate and accurate account mappings from CARE to donors’ formats, participate in budget proposals development and review and upload budgets into the Scala system.
H/She will provide training to other Finance and Program staff through workshop and one-on-one training in DRP’s. S/he will develop and maintain DRP training materials on budget preparation, revision, and the use of Coding sheets etc.
The incumbent of this position will prepare timely donor reports and submit them to the respective Project Managers and other Senior Management staffs, reconcile/ upload DRP figures to Scala, Synchronize Scala data to DRP tables and upload transactions accurately, update all account maps developed by the unit and share Coding Sheets.
The Management Accountant will also monitor contract management by analyzing and documenting funding gaps/excesses generated from DRP and presenting them to the Finance Controller for resolution, maintaining accurate and updated Scala Contract File, monitoring contract Files and reporting deadlines in DRP as well as reviewing and reconciling DRP reports with Scala and Crystal Reports
Key Competencies
CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan.
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Management Accountant- Grants & Contracts to prepare and distribute the Monthly DRP (Donor reporting Platform) as well as train field staff on DRP Accounting and budget development in order to comply with CARE and Donors’ requirements.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor - Grants & Contracts, the Management Accountant will develop budget forms by preparing appropriate and accurate account mappings from CARE to donors’ formats, participate in budget proposals development and review and upload budgets into the Scala system.
H/She will provide training to other Finance and Program staff through workshop and one-on-one training in DRP’s. S/he will develop and maintain DRP training materials on budget preparation, revision, and the use of Coding sheets etc.
The incumbent of this position will prepare timely donor reports and submit them to the respective Project Managers and other Senior Management staffs, reconcile/ upload DRP figures to Scala, Synchronize Scala data to DRP tables and upload transactions accurately, update all account maps developed by the unit and share Coding Sheets.
The Management Accountant will also monitor contract management by analyzing and documenting funding gaps/excesses generated from DRP and presenting them to the Finance Controller for resolution, maintaining accurate and updated Scala Contract File, monitoring contract Files and reporting deadlines in DRP as well as reviewing and reconciling DRP reports with Scala and Crystal Reports
Key Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Planning and organizing abilities;
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities;
- Good analytical skills;
- Stress tolerance, adaptable with ability to pro-actively solve problems;
- Ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities;
- Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
Required skills and qualifications
- A degree in a Business related field;
- A professional qualification in accounting – CPA, ACCA will be an added advantage;
- Minimum of four years relevant working experience
- Understanding and working knowledge of USAID, UNICEF, EU, EC, ECHO rules and regulations.
- Excellent working experience on budgets and related budgeting activities - Computer skills will be an added advantage.
Closing date for applications is: 7th December 2009.
The shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: 15th December 2009.
Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees should be sent to:
The Human Resources Officer,
CARE Somalia/South Sudan,
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi.
Email: hr @ ci.or.ke
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
