Accountant Job in Kakuma, Kenya - Action Living Fund

Accountant

Action Living Fund(ALF)is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Accountant based in Kakuma Refugee Camp- Kenya

Major Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is to prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures
• Analyze Income and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a
• monthly basis
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances
• Assist with financial and Project audits
• Assist with preparing donor reports and corporate reporting requirements
• Assist with quarterly reports; analyzing and correcting discrepancies
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
• Other projects as assigned

Required Skills & Qualities:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• CPA designation preferred
• 2+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA a plus, but not required
• Experience in the NGO industry preferred
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish
• objectives
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
• Excellent Psychometric Aptitude Ability Test(PAAT)

Remuneration:

USD 2030 pm, Group Life & Medical cover & 21 days annual Leave.

Application Procedure.

Send Cover letter and CV to hr@actionlivingfund.org with Accountant – Kakuma Refugee Camp in the subject line to be received by 10/05/2012