KCDF is a public foundation that supports community driven development by giving grants and technical support to organised communities through various programmes, such as food security, education especially early childhood development and girl child development, arts and culture, youth development among others.
It raises funds from a diverse range of Kenyan and international donor sources, while making innovative grants to CBOs and NGOs that are working to help communities address their poverty challenges and to take charge of their own development agenda.
KCDF is looking to recruit a qualified individual for the following position that will contribute to the achievement of the organization’s mission.
FINANCE ASSISTANT
Under the supervision of the Finance, Investment and Administration (FIAM) the job holder will be responsible for maintaining an effective and efficient KCDF financial accounting system, cash management, generation of system reports for management reporting purposes and assisting in the re-enforcement of systems, procedures and policies within the Foundation. The Financial Accountant’s duties will include:
1. Posting entries into KCDF’s computerized accounting system and passing all re-allocating and adjusting journal entries. Maintenance of general ledger;
2. Assisting the FIAM with the day-to-day running of the Finance department particularly in enforcing policy requirements ,ensuring compliance with internal controls and recommending on areas for improvement as well as working closely with Grants management accountant;
3. Petty cash responsibility including arranging for banking and collection of cash and cheques to and from the bank as required;
4. Preparing monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and related statutory requirements and payroll withholdings as well as generating monthly and quarterly financial management reports;
5. Preparing & processing cheque or cash payments for medical claims and operational claims and ensuring their completeness and accuracy;
6. Maintaining asset records, including regular checks and physical verifications;
7. Support the budget preparation process by providing required information.
8. Maintaining an accurate and up to date filing system for accounting records and related vouchers;
9. Supporting KCDF’s external auditors and enable them to carry out their audit work at minimum cost to the organization
10. Preparing various schedules to track monthly costs of among others, motor vehicle running costs, creditors and inventory.
11. Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
* CPA II or its equivalent.
* Experience in using financial accounting software.
* Proficiency in use of MsExcel and MsWord
* Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
* Accounting experience of at least 2 years.
To apply, please send your application together with a detailed CV by email, indicating your current and expected salary, names and contacts of two referees and your cell phone number to;
Chief Executive Officer,
Kenya Community Development Foundation,
Corner of Pamba/Chai Roads, P.O Box 10501 00100, Nairobi.
Email to; jobs@kcdfoundation.org
The closing date for application is 22nd January, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Visit our organization’s Website: www.kcdf.net
KCDF is an equal opportunity employer.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Finance Assistant KCDF
