Senior Accountant
- Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) and Biovision Africa Trust
(BvAT)
Ref. No. NRS/37/112013
icipe -
African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation
funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations
to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable
management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in
the tropics.
icipe
wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of Senior
Accountant in the Biovision Farmer Communication Programme (FCP) and Biovision
Africa Trust (BvAT).
The
position is tenable in Nairobi, Kenya at the icipe Duduville campus.
This is a
two-year contract, with a possibility of extension after successfully
completing a six-month probation period of the first contract.
Overall purpose of the job
To ensure
the financial controllership and integrity of all Biovision FCP and Biovision
Africa Trust (BvAT) development partner-supported projects, and provide
consolidated financial plans and reports for the projects as needed, within the
requirements of different partners.
FCP Project related duties:
The Senior Accountant:
- Performs project accounting and controlling;
- Performs reconciliations of ledger for the donor financial statements;
- Prepares monthly management accounts;
- Interacts with stakeholders.
BvAT Project related duties:
The Senior Accountant:
- Performs accounting (finance and cost accounting) and the respective tasks;
- Performs yearend closing and related work;
- Provides support for the budget/forecast phase;
- Provides management reports on a regular basis (e.g. liquidity report, actuals vs budget) as well as ad hoc reports;
- Prepares project reports as per donors’ requirements;
- Develops and optimises procedures and structures;
- Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations (and the respective support to internal and external stakeholders).
Knowledge required for performing
the job
- Knowledge and proficiency in Finance/Accounting principles;
- Knowledge of system analysis and development of financial operating systems;
- Prior knowledge and experience in usage of accounting software appropriate for international organisations, e.g. SUN Accounts, Vision Executive and Vision Excel;
- Computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets software (MS Word and Excel).
- Ability to set up new accounting system (implement new SW/accounting structure).
Requirements/Qualifications
- Degree-level or higher in Accounting, Commerce or Finance from a recognised university.
- Training in accounting (at least CPA, K) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in a demanding environment or an international organisation, on general accounting ledger and financial reporting.
- Ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Disposition
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have the ability to plan and work with minimal supervision.
Reporting
This
position reports to the FCP Coordinator/Project Accounts Manager.
The
selected candidate should be available to start by 1st December 2013 or
thereabouts.
How to apply
Only
electronic applications will be accepted.
Applications
will be accepted up to 23rd November 2013, or until the position is filled,
whichever is earlier.
Please
quote the job reference number NRS/37/112013 on the email subject line.
Send an
application (including current salary details and anticipated remuneration
package), with a current CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including
e-mail addresses and fax numbers), copies of transcripts or academic
certificates and relevant testimonials.
Electronic
copies must be sent to icipehr@icipe.org.
Only
applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
icipe is an
Equal Opportunity Employer