Vacancy title:
Accountant

Jobs at:
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Deadline of this Job:
25th October 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 16th October 2018 , Base Salary: Nof Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems. We seek to promote the transformation of cultural and societal norms, values, and behaviors to reject violence, with Simplicity, Peace, integrity, Community; Equality, and Stewardship as our values. The Africa Regional Office (ARO) in Nairobi comprises the regional office, Somalia and Kenya Programs. AFSC is seeking to recruit the following positions based at the ARO.

Accountant
Reporting to the Regional Finance and Administration Manager and based at ARO, the accountant will support the Finance and Administration function of AFSC in financial management and accounting. The position works with finance officers to ensure that AFSC's funds are well managed with integrity, accuracy and completeness in fund management

Key responsibilities

•  Maintenance of office petty cash, updating the petty cash books, monthly summaries, ensuring enough float and ensuring vouchers are properly signed and filed.
  
•  Support staff in banking and reconciliation of advances.
  
•  Advance management. Disburse and ensure travel/advance reconciliation within 10 clays of the return of the officer from the trip.
  
•  Evaluating and processing cash requests for all projects and ensuring funds are available for project implementation
  
•  Uploading soft copies of all payables for online payment
  
•  Budget requests, wire transfers to partners, forex exchange and ensure sufficient bank balances
  
•  Payroll management for the Regional office, Kenya and Somalia Staff.
  

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any other business-related field. CPA (ll) or equivalent professional qualification in finance/accounting At least three years of relevant experience with good computer skills and knowledge of accounting systems