Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT), a
not-for-profit organisation established in Kenya in 2009 by the Swiss-based
Biovision Foundation for Ecological Development, is situated on the main campus
of the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in
Kasarani, Nairobi.
The Trust’s goal is to alleviate
poverty and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Kenya and other
African countries, through dissemination of information and knowledge on
appropriate technology, to improve human, animal, plant, and environmental
health.
BvAT is seeking to recruit a qualified person for the following vacant position:
Assistant Accountant
Duties & Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain the general ledger accounts by
monitoring journal entry preparation; preparing monthly accruals and
entries and reconciling accounts monthly.
- Preparation of monthly payroll in liaison with
Finance Manager and HR and Admin Officer and reconciling the payroll
control ledgers.
- Assist with the preparation of financial
statements and support schedules according to corporate time lines.
- Preparation of Accounts Payable, including
processing invoices, following up with vendors and resolving discrepancies
in a timely manner.
- Processing employee expense reports, verifying
expenses are within the Organization guidelines, correcting errors, questioning
abnormal expenses and entering into the finance system.
- Filing of programme financial support
documents/payment documents
- Assisting with monthly and year end tasks
- Assist with preparation of audit Schedules for
external & internal audits
- Perform other related duties as may be
required and assigned by supervisor.
Education and Knowledge:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance/Accounting
Option)
- CPA Part II or ACCA Part II
- Minimum 3 years working experience in a
demanding environment or an International organization, on general
accounting ledger and financial reporting.
- Experience in preparation of payroll
- Knowledge and proficiency in finance/
accounting principles;
- Must have the ability to plan and work with
limited supervision
- Experience in Pastel Evolution
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualification.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualification.
Please submit your detailed CV and
application indicating the position you are applying to info@biovisionafricatrust.org
The closing date for applications is 4th March 2016.
The closing date for applications is 4th March 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews.
Biovision Africa Trust is an equal opportunity employer and eligible women are encouraged to apply.
Biovision Africa Trust is an equal opportunity employer and eligible women are encouraged to apply.
