Diakonie Emergency Aid (DEA) is a worldwide humanitarian
assistance agency of the Protestant Church of Germany. The regional office in
Nairobi is in charge of relief projects in the greater Horn of Africa and
Madagascar.
DEA seeks to recruit suitable candidate to fill the position of Accounting Officer
Key Responsibilities
DEA seeks to recruit suitable candidate to fill the position of Accounting Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Entry
and controlling of accounting transactions in the Quick Books accounting
software as well as proper filing of documents.
- Processing
of staff salaries and coordinating remittance of statutory payments in
time.
- Ensuring
proper documentation of all financial transactions as well as monitoring
and reviewing reports for accuracy, validity and completeness.
- Prepare
monthly and quarterly budget reports as well as closing of books of
account at the end of the year
- Interact
with external auditors in completing audits
- Maintain
and regularly update the DEA fixed asset register.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- University
degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce.
- CPA
II/ACCA II will be an added advantage
- At
least 2 years working experience with an international NGO
- Excellent
working knowledge of Microsoft office and accounting software
- Minimum
2 years driving experience.
- Excellent
knowledge of spoken and written English
- Posses
creative problem solving skills
- Team
player
Applications must include an application form, cover letter and a daytime telephone number.
The deadline for submission of applications is 24 November 2011.
All applications should be sent to: dea.nairobi@diakonie-emergency-aid.com
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