Closing Date: Sunday, 16 October 2011

Title: Project Accountant Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Position Description:
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies and the strengthening of transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries. 

In preparation for the 2012 elections, IFES will be implementing a capacity-building program in support of Kenya's electoral process in the areas of election technical support, voter registration, and voter education among others. IFES seeks a Project Accountant to assist with the financial management of the office under the direction of the IFES Operations Manager according to the duties and responsibilities listed below. This is 1 year renewable contract and contingent upon funding from USAID.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of monthly financial reports with supporting documents to IFES in Washington;
  • Manage petty cash fund including preparing regular petty cash reconciliation;
  • Preparation of office payments;
  • Assist with the development and enforcement of proper internal controls with respect to cash management;
  • Prepare and disburse IFES payroll for the field staff;
  • Prepare bank reconciliations;
  • Data entry of financial information into Quick books;
  • Prepare field expense reports;
  • Bring into order and file all accounting documents;
  • Assist with budget analysis and developing pipelines; and,
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and skills:
  • A University degree in Accounting, Business, Economics/Financial Management with at least part qualifications in CPA,ACCA,CIMA
  • At least four years related finance/administration experience;
  • Two to three years of experience working with an international organization preferred.
  • MS Excel skills required; working knowledge of Quick books preferred;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with high ethical standards;
  • Good judgment and Initiative as well as ability to take direction;
  • Good organizational skills;
  • USAID financial management experience a significant plus
Additional Requirements:
  • Applicants must be Kenyan citizens or third country nationals permanently residing in Kenya.
  • Applications must contain: Letter of application and curriculum vitae
Deadline: 16th October, 2011
Applications to be sent to: KenyaRecruit@ifes.org

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