International NGO Account Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Account Assistant
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Industry: NGO

Our client, an International NGO focusing on resource management is looking for an Accounts Assistant.

The ideal candidate will have thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for development partners including DFID, EC, USAID among others.

Key roles and responsibilities

• General ledger posting and bank reconciliations
• Incoming and receipts accounting
• Participate in projects and annual budgeting
• Projects expenditure mapping and reconciliations
• Maintain the project asset register to ensure expenditure and disposals are correctly recorded and follow specific donor requirements
• Produce monthly reconciliations between the assets register and the actual register
• Ensure correct balances for deferred and accrued income
• Assist in the year-end audit preparations
• Produce ad hoc financial reports as requested by the Finance Manager and budget holders

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance and a recognized professional qualification accounting either ACCA or CPA (K)
• A strong NGO background
• A minimum of 2 years experience
• Working experience with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and Database programs
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressurized environment
• A strong team player

To apply, send your CV only to vacancies@flexi-personnel.com before 25th April 2013. 

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