Responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, processing payments, reconciling accounts, supporting budgeting, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and donor requirements. Requires a relevant qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Objectives of the position:
- InformAction
is looking for a qualified and experienced accountant to join our finance
team. The Accountant will support InformAction and its related entities in
the timely processing and verification of financial transactions,
financial reporting, grant management, funder reporting, audits and other
finance activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement
accounting policies and procedures in line with organizational and
statutory requirements.
- Ensure
adequate financial controls are in place to maintain propriety and proper
accountability of expenditures and custody of the organization’s assets.
- Ensure
all accounting transactions are properly authorized, accurately recorded
in the accounting system, well documented, and filed for easy retrieval
for financial reporting and audits.
- Assist
with preparation of financial forecasts, annual budgets and fund requests
as directed by the Head Of Finance.
- Continuously
monitor budgets and ensure all projects and other expenditures remain
within budget and are allocated to the correct budget lines.
- Prepare
timely and accurate periodic financial reports for review and approval by
the Head Of Finance
- Regularly
monitor bank accounts and prepare monthly bank reconciliations for
approval by the Head Of Finance.
- Ensure
that the Petty Cash Account is adequately maintained, disbursements are
made on approved petty cash vouchers and that all payments are accounted
for and supported by the appropriate receipts.
- Prepare
payroll and ensure timely processing of staff salaries, statutory
deductions(tax, NHIF, NSSF) and related returns.
- Ensure
all payments are supported by appropriate supplier documentation and
adhere to procurement and financial procedures.
- Assist
in preparation and monitoring of budgets as required.
- Liaise
with the Human Resource and Administration Officer to ensure prompt
payment of administration expenses, perform any other accounting related
duties as assigned by the Head of Finance.
-
Manage project funds, including posting grant disburements and preparing
related accounting records and reports.
- Provide
financial and accounting support to grantee organizations as required,
including guidance on financial management, reporting, and compliance.
- Support
financial compliance, audits, donor reporting and grant management and any
other duty that may be assigned by the management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field from a recognized
University
- Certified
Public Accountant (Kenya).
- At
least four(4) years of relevant experience in a similar role or its
equivalent
- Strong
skills in budgeting, financial analysis, reporting and grant accounting
- Ability
to work effectively with cross- functional teams and communicate financial
concepts clearly
- Registered
member of ICPAK (Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Of Kenya) or in
the process of registration
- Knowledge
of Kenyan Statutory Requirements for payroll, tax and NGO compliance
- A
certificate Of Good Conduct
