Junior Accountant – Finance and Budgeting: icipe Jobs in Kenya

icipe is an independent, intergovernmental organization funded by government aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in the environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in Africa.

icipe has approximately 300 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya, and other locations in Africa, including Ethiopia and Sudan.

icipe's Finance & Administration Department requires the services of a competent
 Junior Accountant.

Responsibilities

Based at Duduville campus, Nairobi the successful candidate will


report to the Management Accountant and be responsible for the following key activities among other things;
  • Processing of field returns
  • Preparing data for posting using macros
  • Analyzing Payroll and other control accounts
  • Compile and input on monthly basis, data relating to creditors, debtors and general journals
  • Prepare monthly report/invoicing on specified debtors
  • Maintain updated filing for financial records
  • Interact with Management accountant on daily basis and assist on special projects
Requirements
  • Accounting qualifications (Minimum CPA II).
  • A minimum of 1 years working experience in a busy commercial/International organization, on general accounting ledger, and financial reporting.
  • Must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets
  • Must be able to use Sun accounting package
  • Knowledge and proficiency of finance/ accounting principles
  • Be organized and able to multi-task
Applications will be accepted until 10th April, 2010. Please send an application with a detailed CV and names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers, and remuneration package to hr @ icipe.org or:

The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya

icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer