One Acre Fund Expense BookKeeper Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Expense BookKeeper

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
 

Function: Finance
 

Employer: One Acre Fund
 

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya 
 

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description
 

One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  We are growing quickly. 

In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff. 

Job Description 
 

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take position in the organization as Bookkeepers.

One Acre Fund is looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.

Contract Details: Permanent and subject to performance

Candidate Profile 

Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

• Completion and good results in high school and college
• 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar capacity, with excellent references
• Accounting/Finance background preferred; CPA not necessary but useful
• Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Good computer literacy and database management abilities
• Quick learner and team player
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively
• Good organizational skills
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision

Bookkeeper Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage Books accounts
• Record and update accounts using source documents, using proper description, location and code
• Verify and reconcile cash balances for all accounts if there are discrepancies
• Get approval of month-end account balances from all account holders
• Submit the Books each month on time
• Track and file all payment documentation

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. 
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
 

Compensation: Competitive Salary.
 

Benefits: Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To Apply
 

Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Bookkeeper (Expenses) + the place you heard of the position).

Interested applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 26th of September 2013.