Senior Programme Accountant NGO Job Vacancy

Our client, a reputable NGO is looking for an accountant.

The major duties and responsibilities for this position will be:
  • To attend finance meetings and document key information and decisions as required.
  • To apply accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including the production of final accounts, routine costing and variance analysis.
  • To analyse financial information in response to queries from Managers, suppliers and partners.
  • To plan, organise and manage own workload to ensure the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.
  • To input accounting data into the accounting system with speed and accuracy.
  • To suggest changes to internal department procedures as identified and be involved in the continuous improvement development of processes.
  • To Monitor and contribute to the drawing up of budgets during the periodic budget setting process.

  • To approve cheque payments and/or cash for disbursement.
  • Facilitate audit programmes, internal control, questionnaires and other such documentation for the approval of the Finance Manager.
  • To ensure that data held in QuickBooks is accurate on at least a weekly basis.
  • To ensure invoices are raised promptly and correctly
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Must be a born again Christian
  • Certified Public Accountant (K) ONLY. (Degree not necessary)
  • At least 3 years experience with an NGO or development agency in an Accountant’s position.
  • Computer literate with knowledge of Word processing, Excel spreadsheet and internet applications.
  • Experience in working with Quick Books & Navision software
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Demonstrated ability to generate Financial Reports
  • Dependable performance and pays attention to detail
  • Commitment to duty
Interested?

Send your CV ONLY to recruit@flexi-personnel.com by 2nd September 2010.

Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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