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Accountant

Finance

Nairobi  

Published On: 12th, July 2023

Closes on: 25th, July 2023

Job closed

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Centre Manager

Job Description

Country

CityNairobiSource

Type

Career category

Years of experience


Responsibilities:

    Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

    • Review copies of all expense receipts, invoices, make payments and ensure that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate.
    • Enter all accounting transactions into the accounting software (Abacus) and ensure proper coding.
    • Prepare coding sheets before submission to Senior Accountant for review and Chief of Party for approval.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office Field Accounting & Compliance Team (FACT) representative.
    • Support Anchor project with preparing bank reconciliations and end month processes.
    • Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits.
    • Maintain the project’s accounting files system, ensuring all vouchers are in order, completed correctly and saved in respective folders in sharepoint.
    • Support the processing of payroll each month and prepare salary payslips forms, as well as the Provident Fund withholdings and employer contributions.
    • Liaise with income tax authority and remit employee withholdings monthly.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact with the home office Field Accounting & Compliance Team (FACT) representative.
    • Review Travel Advance Requests (TAARs) and expense reports (ERs) for accuracy and completeness.
    • Process for payment approved TAARs and ERs
    • Assist with the administration of VAT reimbursement process.
    • Coordinate the preparation of WTR from Pilot hires.
    • Performs other duties as required

Requirements:

    Qualification requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related.
    • ACCA, CPA certification or equivalent is required.
    • Six years of experience working in finance and accounting required.
    • Minimum 3 years of experience working with accounting software outputs and/or Excel.
    • Minimum 2 years of experience working with Abacus highly preferred.
    • Ability to provide proactive customer service to both internal and external clients.
    • Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and work with highly confidential and/or protected information required.
    • Exhibits high emotional IQ with emphasis on empathy and compassion.
    • Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem-solving.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
    • Strong knowledge of MS Office applications i.e excel.

    LOE: This is a Full-Time position based in Nairobi, Kenya

    Supervisor: Finance and Accounts Specialist

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