ACDI / VOCA Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

For over 45 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. 

Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. 

ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over $140 million.

Accountant

Nairobi, Kenya 

We are currently seeking an accountant for the Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands - Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded by USAID.  

This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth. 

The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in several Kenyan counties and beyond. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial transactions and activities including the accounting of funds, disbursements and expenditures
• Prepare accounting vouchers (payment and journal) and ensure that all supporting documentation (invoices and receipts) are attached
• Review payments and verify that every release of funds is backed-up by supporting documents (e.g. pro-format invoices, bills) and has been authorized before submitting to Chief of Party (COP) or other authorized signatory
• Record journal entries in the QuickBooks accounting system and ensure that all financial transactions are properly coded according to the ACDI/VOCA chart of accounts
• Process fund requests and internally control fund use and amounts paid using appropriate checks and controls
• Verify timesheets collected, filled out and checked by human resources/administrative manager in terms of leave records, updating accrued leave and travel advances
• Review and verify cash disbursements from petty cash
• Prepare payroll payments for local employees, including calculating, withholding and recording all applicable income taxes and other social payments based on Kenyan tax rules and other ACDI/VOCA discretionary benefits
• Coordinate closely with the Finance/Office Managers in the Marsabit and Garissa offices, compiling their monthly financial statements with the Nairobi office, and facilitating bank advances, if necessary
• Monitor financial compliance with ACDI/VOCA and USAID requirements
• Notify the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and/or COP in writing about any concerns, risks or misuse of resources and report any illegitimate expenses, misuse of funds or other false financial claims
• Keep all sensitive REGAL-AG program financial information confidential
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO

Qualifications:

• CPA (K) and Master’s degree in accounting or related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum five  (5) years of experience in financial management or equivalent
• Sufficient knowledge of accounting standards and government of Kenya tax laws and regulations
• Good administrative and organizational skills; record keeping and filing systems. 
• Good problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication, leadership and reporting skills
• Experience with USAID project procedures, policies and compliance requirements are highly preferred
• A strong command of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, QuickBooks and other relevant computer applications
• Fluency in English required

To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume to REGALAG@joinav.org.  

Please include the position title in the subject line.  

No phone calls please.  

Only finalists contacted.  

Women and minorities encouraged to apply.  EOE.  

Please apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.