Job Title: Accountant
Hiring Organization: Malteser
International
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Humanitarian
Aid Organization.
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 01/18/2024
Malteser International is seeking to recruit a motivated and experienced Accountant to provide technical financial support for its programs in Kenya.
As an Accountant, you will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare statements, budget controls, financial reports, projections, and utilize appropriate accounting control procedures according to Malteser International internal policies, that include financial, administrative and procurement guidelines. In addition, the Accountant will build and develop partner capacities, assist in partner assessment for the partner projects in Kenya and maintain regular communication with fund management units of various donors to ensure good working relationships.
Your
responsibilities:
Control
of cash books from Malteser projects in Kenya according to Malteser standards
Preparation
of budget controls for Malteser Kenya projects (according to donors and
Malteser expenditures) and giving regular feedback of the same to the projects
Independent
preparation of financial reports, particularly donor reports with subsequent
authorization by management
Voucher
correction according to technical checks by ASU and regular sorting of vouchers
according to donor reports
Preparation
of internal and external cash requests for Nairobi office and interact with
internal and external auditors in completing audits
Assisting
in partner assessments and capacity building for financial matters and
conducting quarterly partner and monitoring visits for partner projects
Other
duties assigned by the management and/or direct supervisor
Your
profile:
Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance and a
recognized certificate or professional qualification in accounting, ACCA or at
least CPA Part 2 qualification
Three to
five years accounting experience and experience working with computerized
accounting and financial systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs
Demonstrated
collaborative approach including experience in working in international
environments
Ability
to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work
demands and possesses initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
Demonstrated
adaptability and flexibility in all aspects of work
Excellent
computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.
Excellent
English oral and written language skills
