The Programme for Agriculture and
Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO) is a bilateral five-year-programme
covering Busia County, which comprises the Sub-Counties of Busia, Bunyala,
Butula, Nambale, Samia, Teso South and Teso North.
The Programme seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following vacant position:
Programme Accountant
Responsibilities
- Preparation of programme accounts
- Preparation and submission of periodical
financial reports
- Verification of supplier’s invoices for
payment, including service providers request for funds, and timely
implementation of payment procedures
- Timely posting of all project accounting
vouchers on the accounting software
- Exercise proper custody of all posted vouchers
and other accounting documents
- Verify finance reports and reconcile returns
from sub counties and partner organizations
- Conduct regular financial monitoring visits to
sub counties and partner organizations
- Facilitate financial audit and implementation
support missions
- Advice the management on accounting matters
- Perform any other duty assigned by the
Supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in accounting and finance
from a recognized institution plus a professional accounting qualification
( CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent)
- At least 5 years practical experience in a
programme financial management set up and acquainted with accounting
procedres in GoK accounting and financial systems and bilateral financed
programmes
- Good knowledge of computer applications in
accounting such as ACCESS , SUN and QUICK BOOKS
- Good communications and interpersonal skills
- Used to work under pressure and meet crucial
deadlines
- Fluency (reading, writing and speaking ) in
English and in Kiswahili
Location: Busia,
Kenya
Reporting to: Financial Management and Procurement Specialist
Period: Two years with possible extension
How to Apply
Reporting to: Financial Management and Procurement Specialist
Period: Two years with possible extension
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates
should send letters of applications, CV accompanied with copies of academic and
professional certificates, and testimonials.
Applications should be in an envelope that clearly indicates the post applied for and send to the address below
Programme Director
Programme for Agriculture &Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)
OFF ALUPE ROAD
Off. Tel: +254552322166
P.o Box 306, 50400
Busia,Kenya
OR Send an email to : info@palweco.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications should be in an envelope that clearly indicates the post applied for and send to the address below
Programme Director
Programme for Agriculture &Livelihoods in Western Communities (PALWECO)
OFF ALUPE ROAD
Off. Tel: +254552322166
P.o Box 306, 50400
Busia,Kenya
OR Send an email to : info@palweco.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
