RET is looking for a committed and
dynamic individual to take up the following position:
Programme Accountant
Reports to: Programme Manager, Kenya
Duration: 5 months with a possible extension, subject to
availability of funds
RET International, headquartered in
Geneva, with offices around the world, is an independent, impartial,
non-partisan organization, with no religious or political affiliation. It was
founded in 2000, by Mrs. Sadako Ogata, then High Commissioner of UNHCR.
At RET, we are committed to assist
communities to meet the educational needs, in the broadest sense, of young
people made vulnerable by displacement, violence, armed conflict and disasters.
RET is bridging the gaps between
humanitarian and development assistance; between primary, secondary and
tertiary education; between formal and non-formal education; between education,
“employability” and employment; between dependency and self-reliance.
RET has a wealth of experience
working with adolescents and youth in displaced situation in Africa, Asia and
Latin America and has been working in Dadaab since 2012.
Key Roles / Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility of maintaining
accounts, including books, registers, vouchers and other documents
relating to all receipts and disbursement,
- Assist in preparation of annual budget,
- Ensure compliance with all statutory
requirements,
- Participate in procurement transactions to
ensure proper procedures are followed,
- Ensure that all monthly reconciliations are
completed and signed off on time,
- Ensure accurate entry of transactions in the
accounting software,
- Carry out routine office management duties
including payroll processing, staff administration and maintain
relationships with relevant persons/institutions,
- Work with both internal and external auditors
during financial and operational audits,
- Any other roles as may be directed by the
management.
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Commerce, Business Management or
any other business related degree.
- Professional Accounting qualification, minimum
part II of CPA, ACA or ACCA.
- Attained a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a
similar position, experience working with an INGO a plus.
How to Apply
Applicants who meet the requirements
and qualifications outlined above should submit an application letter and
attach copies of their CV and other testimonials to retrecruitmentkenya@gmail.com
Website: www.theRET.org
