Terms of Reference for an Accounting Officer
Background
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organization designed to facilitate and promote access and delivery of appropriate proprietary agricultural technologies for use by resource-poor smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Based in Nairobi, but working across the continent, AATF fosters its mission through public/private partnerships to reach its target farmers.
The Foundation is a one-stop-shop that provides
expertise and know-how that facilitates the identification, access, development, delivery and utilization of proprietary agricultural technologies.
To accomplish specific tasks as it implements its portfolio, AATF is looking for a qualified and experienced Accounting Officer.
The incumbent will be guided by the following Terms of Reference:
- Ensures administration and implementation of AATFs financial operations and strategies.
- Ensures administration of budgets and proper functioning of the optimal cost allocation-recovery system for projects and services provided by AATF to other entities
- Reviews budget expenditure against allotments/work plans, Management advice and presentation of information for financial planning and timely decision making.
- Provides accounting and administrative support to the Foundation through preparation and submission of financial reports to donors, maintenance of the accounting processes and internal expenditures,
- Administers the payroll and ensures preparation of entitlements and proper control of documents in compliance with statutory bodies.
- Ensures proper AATF cash management functioning including tracking cash positions, preparation of bank reconciliations, regular cash flow forecasting.
- Facilitates both external and local financial statutory compliance and liaison with internal and external auditors.
- Ensure sound implementation of grants, project and partner agreements and contracts by providing the necessary financial management support and assist management in implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation of all financial undertakings.
- Ensures harmonious integration ofFinanceand administration processes, continuous and timely implementation of appropriate and value adding financial strategies such as ICT systems, reporting structures etc and monitoring/recommending changes required.
The ideal candidate should possess a Minimum University degree in Accounting, Finance and CPA Qualification. Advanced University qualification will be an added advantage.
She/ he should have minimum of 7 years of progressive finance experience at the national or international level. Experience in computerized accounting systems, financial management training or experience in project/ grant accounting and budgeting. Knowledge of French is desirable.
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based in Nairobi and is on a 2-year renewable contract subject to individual performance and availability of funds. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within AATF's NRS scheme.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters and Curriculum vitae by email not later than 24th March 2010 to: Email: aatf-hr @ aatf-africa.org
