Farm Concern International (FCI)
Intern Accounts Assistant
Our experiential journey spans over
almost a decade and a half, with scaling up having been rolled out in over 24
countries in Africa, impacting 18 million smallholder farmers and
agro-pastoralists.
Intern Accounts Assistant
Ref: FCI – HR-001-2018
Location: Africa Office – Nairobi
Farm Concern International, FCI, is
an Africa-wide agri-market development agency specialized in; i) Value Chain
Analysis, ii) Profitable Smallholder Commercialization and iii) Market Access
iv) Capacity Development v) Enterprise Incubation & Graduation.
Responsibilities
1. Account payables
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Make payments to utilities and
suppliers and maintain accounts for creditors
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Enter all transactions into the
accounting system (ERP) identify the proper account codes for each transaction.
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Receive and process all invoices,
expense reports and requests for payment.
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Process statutory deductions of NSSF,
NHIF and PAYE and remit as per set timelines.
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Collect and verify timesheets, check
for project codes and approvals.
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Verify expense reports and ensure
timely payment of travel advances / settlement of expenses
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Ensure full verification and
reconciliation of payables
2. Accounts Receivable
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Assist in the billing and invoicing
of donors and partners
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Verify status of payments with
clients and banks
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Ensure full verification and
reconciliation of receivables
3. Cash Management and Banking
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Ensure that petty cash is managed
efficiently and controls are observed
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Verify petty cash vouchers and field
expenses
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Ensure full verification and
reconciliation of bank statements
4. Audit, Annual Accounts and Tax
Returns
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Assist with tax computations and tax
returns for all categories of tax.
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Assist in financial and statutory
reporting
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Act as a custodian of accounting
records, ledgers, revenues and operating expenses.
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Assist in the preparation of the
Fixed Asset Register and inventory control
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Assist in preparation of accounts and
other documentation for external audit.
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Assist in internal audit process and
compliance with administrative controls.
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Ensure all taxation and legislative
requirements are complied with at all times.
5. Project Support
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Assist in preparation of project
budgets
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Provide project financial reports and
statements to programme team as required
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Assist project managers in the
financial management of projects
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Assist in the management of project
assets
Requirements
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A professional accounting
qualification – CPA(K)
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At least one years’ experiences in
accounting
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Demonstrated experience in Microsoft
Packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and good report writing skills.
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High proficient with proven
analytical skills.
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Demonstrated ability in financial
statements analysis with attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting
priorities and deadlines.
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Good written and spoken English &
Kiswahili.
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Ability to integrate into a
multi-cultural environment.
How to Apply
Applications including a detailed
curriculum vitae and references should be sent to reach the hr@farmconcern.org
by 9th November, 2018 stating the reference code on the subject line.
The shortlisting will be ongoing as
applications are received.
Farm Concern International is an
Equal opportunity employer