Position: Assistant Accountant
Responsible to:Programme Accountant
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: 5th December, 2012
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of
disability and development.
A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with
disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities
and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure
equal opportunities for all.
The Job
Under the supervision of the Programme Accountant the Assistant
Accountant is responsible for:-
1. Ensuring the physical implementation of commitment of
expenditures
- By
verifying supporting documents before payments
- By
ensuring necessary authorizations are strictly followed
2. Providing primary inputs for accounting transactions
3. Gate keeping the treasury function
- By
processing timely payments (cash/checks)
- By
ensuring bank reconciliations and cash counts
- By
ensuring the presence of sufficient cash in the cash box and in the bank
4. Ensure advances management
5. Ensure the replacement of the Programme Accountant when
required
6. Ensure proper filing and storage of accountancy documents.
7. Support in the posting of entries into Navision accounting
software
8. Contributing to payroll preparation
Qualifications and skills required:-
The Successful Candidate
You will have to be a holder of at least CPA part 2 with at
least 2 years working experience in a busy accounting office, and substantial
experience in administration, accountancy and treasury management.
You are computer literate (word and Excel).
You will have strong analytical and organisational skills.
You will be diplomatic and possess strong communication and
interpersonal skills.
You will be sensitive to the needs of vulnerable groups.
You will be fluent in English (written and spoken).
A Plus: A university degree with previous experience in an international
NGO setting
Interested applicants may send their up to date CV (including 3
referees) and cover letter, mentioning the actual gross salary, through
electronic application with the subject line marked “ Application for Assistant
Accountant position.”
Only electronic applications will be considered to be sent to:
recruit01@handicap-international.or.ke
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply