Medecins Sans Frontieres –
Switzerland Kenya Mission
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a
humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to
populations in need.
Job Title: Accountant
Start date: ASAP
Length of contract: 3 months probationary contract with possibility of
extension
The selected candidate will be
reporting to Finance & HR Manager and he/she will provide administrative
and operational support to the project.
Main Tasks include, but not limited
to:
- Maintain and update cashbook movements for the
petty cash box, record all IN and OUT transactions, ensure that cashbox
balances always reflect the actual amount of money kept in the cashboxes
and investigate any discrepancy.
- Ensure strict compliance with cash control
procedures for the cashboxes.
- Monitor cash advances by ensuring that MSF
rules and protocols are followed and the amounts advanced will be duly
refunded.
- Keep track of bills/vouchers and other running
costs and analyse the related information to give reliable information
about the mission functioning.
- Ensure all receipts meet MSF requirements and
check the quality of the receipts.
- Ensure a monthly accounts report in accordance
with MSF procedures, checking individual entries and preparing the
necessary administrative documents (originals) as a basis for
justification and explanation of payments and receipts made.
- Inform supervisors of any of any
issues/problems that may arise in their job performance.
- Frequently report to the Finance & HR
Manager.
Requirements:
- Essential diploma or professional
qualification in accounting / finance / business administration.
- At least 1 year experience in administration
and accountability. Previous MSF experience is an added advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills, strong
initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude
- Organized, autonomous, attentive to details
and committed to excellence
- Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long
hours when required
- Computer literacy with practical use of MS-Office
applications essential
If you meet the above requirements,
please send your CV, motivation letter outlining HOW you fulfill each of the
requirements in bullet points, on or before 13th August 2015, tohttp://www.uhired.me/msf-switzerland/advertise/job/19
Please be aware that only online
applications will be considered!
We apologize that due to the volume
of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.