EUCORD Accountant Job in Kenya

General:

European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD) is an independent Brussels based not-for-profit organization incorporated under Dutch co-operative law. EUCORD’s mission is to help people living in poverty in developing countries improve their well-being.

It aims to achieve this by engaging the private sector in delivering services to rural communities so as to ensure healthy families and sustainable livelihoods.

Position Description

Position Title: Project Accountant

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports To: International Project Coordinator (IPC)

Position Summary:

The Project Accountant will be responsible for providing effective financial support to the “East African Sorghum Value Chain Development” Project ensuring compliance with donors’ (Common Fund for Commodities, East Africa Breweries Ltd.) and European Cooperative for Rural Development’s (EUCORD) policies and procedures.

The Project Accountant will be responsible for the processing of financial data according to donor/client requirements, verifying accuracy of data, assisting in budget planning, implementing accounting policies and procedures, and generating prompt and accurate financial reports.

Financial Management:

• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Overall responsibility for project accounting in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
• Review local expense reports for compliance with donor regulations
• Prepare wire transfer requests
• Prepare and issue payroll checks for local staff
• Implement the policies and procedures in field accounting
• Assist Home office to prepare budget analyses on a monthly basis
• Maintain the field-level inventory report in an accurate, complete and current manner
• Manage local insurance contracts
• Ensure compliance to the Government of Kenya’s personnel and financial management regulations (including necessary remittances)
• Provide feedback and reporting to the International Project Coordinator or Field Supervisory regarding financial performance and training needs.
• Attend to other tasks as may be assigned by the International Project Coordinator.

Experience & Education & Skill Requirements:

• University Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration.
• In-depth understanding and proficiency in the use of accounting systems.
• Ability to train and support field Finance and Programme staff in accounting matters
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal in Kiswahili and English
• Professional accounting qualification to Certified Public Accountant Kenya or ACCA
• 3-5 years of working experience in a busy accounting environment preferably in a not for profit organization or other financial services sector.

Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter, a detailed CV, names of at least three (3) referees.

Interested candidates should also clearly state their current and expected remuneration.

Please visit our website www.eucord.org to learn more about our activities.

Email all application documents to vacancy@eucord.org to reach us not later than Friday, January 27, 2012.

“Please note correspondence will be to the shortlisted candidates only”.