The American Friends Service
Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with
justice, as a practical expression of faith in action.
AFSC is looking for a temporary Accounts Assistant for a period of three months to work in the accounts department under the direct supervision of the Finance Assistant.
Duties and Responsibilities
AFSC is looking for a temporary Accounts Assistant for a period of three months to work in the accounts department under the direct supervision of the Finance Assistant.
Job Summary: The incumbent will be part of the AFSC Africa Regional Office
(ARO) team based in Nairobi and will support the ARO, Somalia and Kenya
programs.
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Carry out regular cashbook updates,
monthly cash counts and bank reconciliations
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Petty cash/Advance accounts voucher
verification and replenishment of cash as well as monthly cash reconciliations.
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Handle bank transactions e.g. budget
requests, wire transfers to partners, forex exchange etc. and ensuring
sufficient bank balances.
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Handle payments and all financial
tasks during AFSC events such as DEPs, Peace Tournaments, Peace Conferences
etc.
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Verification of Regional office,
Kenya and Somalia Program events financial reports e.g. DEPs, Peace
conferences, Peace tournaments etc.
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Processing of staff travel
expenditure reports and reconciliation of advance accounts
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Verify and make Consultancy fees
payments and timely submission of statutory deductions e.g. NHIF, NSSF,
pension, withholding tax etc.
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Reconciliation of supplier’s
accounts, checking of invoices and making timely payments e.g. rent, internet,
travel, telephone etc.
Qualifications: Degree in Finance / Accounting & a minimum CPA (II)
certificate or its equivalent.
Skills and Competences:
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Minimum one-year experience in Book
keeping.
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Computer skills (PC/Windows) and
database applications (MS office).
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Good reporting and communication
skills.
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Knowledge of payroll, taxes, audits
and public financial Acts.
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Proven records of integrity and
ability in handling cash.
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Ability to work as part of a team.
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Ability and willingness to work under
pressure to meet tight deadlines.
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Capacity to solve problems
independently.
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Mature, self-motivated, proactive and
able to work with minimum supervision.
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Life experience consistent with
Quaker values and principles including nonviolence and the belief in the
intrinsic worth of every individual.
How to Apply
If you are interested in the
position, please Send your CV and Cover letter to:
The Regional Director, Africa
P.O. Box 66448 – 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
P.O. Box 66448 – 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
or email: infoafrica@afsc.org
The deadline to receive applications
is 25th May 2018.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted
American Friends Service Committee is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity at the workplace.
Qualified persons are encouraged to
apply regardless of their gender, religious affiliation, race, age or
disability.