Vacancy: Programme Accountant
Ref: INT0996
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract Type:Open Ended
Salary: KShs 205,064 - Ksh287,090
Oxfam’s operational programme in Turkana incorporates significant interlinked sectoral elements (including provision of food assistance, cash based approaches, public health and improved access to water, livestock interventions, peace building and conflict mitigation and education) designed to respond effectively to emergencies, to support recovery and reduce vulnerability.
Throughout its work, the Kenya
programme seeks to link development, humanitarian work and policy influencing
in order to maximise impact.
In support of the Turkana programme
we are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Programme Accountant to enhance
the impact of our in Turkana.
The Role: This role reports to the Programme
Coordinator.
You will be responsible for
co-ordinating the management of all bank and cash transactions from and to the
Nairobi bank accounts in order that programme activities can be efficiently
carried out.
He/she will review monthly payroll
for accuracy, completeness and ensure that taxes and other deductions are
remitted on time.
Ensure that payroll is agreeing to
people soft and end of contract (EOCs) provisions are done and also reconciles
to people soft.
You will process cheque payments
ensuring that invoices are thoroughly checked and checks together with payment
vouchers raised are appropriately approved and filled in safe.
You will assist programme managers
and officers prepare project budgets and proposals, provide programme with
advice and on donor regulation and proper donor budget format.
You will Provide financial management
support to partner organizations through capacity building using participatory
approaches, development of proper Accounting systems and procedures.
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and accounting qualification (CPAK, ACCA 1 or its equivalent) from a recognised institution coupled with extensive accounting experience preferably in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
The Person
To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and accounting qualification (CPAK, ACCA 1 or its equivalent) from a recognised institution coupled with extensive accounting experience preferably in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
Knowledge and understanding of
project budgeting, monitoring and reporting is essential.
You will have knowledge and
experience of computerised accounting systems and demonstrable numeracy and
computer skills.
You will have the ability to work
under pressure, meet deadlines and show initiative.
You will be a strategic thinker with
good decision making skills.
You will be required to have
excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Are you the one we are looking for?
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Are you the one we are looking for?
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How to Apply
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submit your application and CV online including a day time contact
Closing Date: 21 November 2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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