About Agrics Kenya: Agrics is a social enterprise initiated by ICS
Africa in 2011 and works with rural farmers in Western Kenya.
The inspiration behind this social
venture is the realization that enhanced food security and increased income at
household level can make a big difference to rural small holding farmers in
terms of improved quality of life.
Agrics Kenya currently works with
about 13,000 farmers and aims to reach 100,000 smallholder households by 2020
through administering quality farm inputs and modern agronomic practices in
Western Kenya.
This position will be based in Kakamega.
Position: Finance Officer
1 Position
Reporting to the Finance Manager,
this role is responsible for:
- Receive and verify invoices & requisitions
for goods and services;
- Verify that transactions comply with financial
procedures;
- Data entry of invoices for payment in the
accounting system;
- Prepare payment vouchers and process cheques;
- Manage the weekly cheque signing process;
- Once cheques are signed, record cheque payment
in the system;
- Prepare the creditors ageing summary;
- Maintain status of all cheques paid;
- Maintains financial security by following
internal controls and carrying out database backups;
- • Prepares payments by verifying documentation,
and requesting disbursements;
- Complies with legal requirements and enforces
adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
- To undertake other duties as assigned by
management.
Desired Skills / Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Accounting or other
related field with at least CPA II qualification;
- 3 to 5 years’ experience as an Accountant;
- Proficiency in QuickBooks or any operating and
accounting system and Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
How to Apply
Send your application letter
indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated
resume to: kenya@agrics.org
The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 Oct 2015.
Kindly ensure that you indicate the position title in the Subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.