Job Description:
The Project
Account Assistants will be on Monthly Pay using
Government salary scale of Job
Group ‘’K’’ (CSG 10) Ksh 37,070 x 1470-38,540 x 1,520-40,060×1,710-41,770×1910- 43680×2,000-45,680×2,100-47,780×2,170-49,950 p.m. together with applicable allowances and benefits.Gross contract sum totalling to Ksh 70,061 payable monthly upon meeting the deliverables outlined in the terms of reference. The main role of the accounting assistants will be to support the Project Accountant by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and budgets, fact checking, filing, and other duties, as needed. Understand basic Accounting principles and proficient with computers and software, such as MS Excel. Should be
trustworthy, efficient, and organized.
Group ‘’K’’ (CSG 10) Ksh 37,070 x 1470-38,540 x 1,520-40,060×1,710-41,770×1910- 43680×2,000-45,680×2,100-47,780×2,170-49,950 p.m. together with applicable allowances and benefits.Gross contract sum totalling to Ksh 70,061 payable monthly upon meeting the deliverables outlined in the terms of reference. The main role of the accounting assistants will be to support the Project Accountant by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and budgets, fact checking, filing, and other duties, as needed. Understand basic Accounting principles and proficient with computers and software, such as MS Excel. Should be
trustworthy, efficient, and organized.
Responsibilities:
The roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Accountant include, but are not limited
to: –
The roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Accountant include, but are not limited
to: –
·
Preparation, Review and filing
of payroll and payroll documents including Payslip
generation and statutory deductions submissions to the respective bodies (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, HELB) monthly for all the contracted project staff.
generation and statutory deductions submissions to the respective bodies (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, HELB) monthly for all the contracted project staff.
·
Liaising with Project
Accountants in all 47 counties on all the financial matters.
·
Collecting and consolidating
the financial statements from the 47 counties on quarterly basis.
·
Prepare periodic statements of
expenditure (SOE) reports and fund replenishment
requests, carefully checking and inspecting all supporting documents.
requests, carefully checking and inspecting all supporting documents.
·
In collaboration with Project
implementing entities, to prepare quarterly and annual financial reports in the
standard format(s) included in annex I on Financial Management Procedures.
·
In consultation PM and Project
Accountant, to oversee the establishment and proper maintenance of accounts
system in all the counties in accordance with the PFM and financial regulations
and procedures of the NT.
·
Support the PMT in the facilitation
of internal and external financial audits at the
counties
counties
·
Other project-related
responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications:
·
Knowledge of basic bookkeeping
procedures
·
Familiarity with finance regulations
·
Good math skills and the
ability to spot numerical errors
·
Hands-on experience with MS
Excel
·
Organization skills
·
Good Communication skills,
fluency in required in English and great interpersonal skills
·
Ability to handle sensitive,
confidential information.
·
Minimum of CPA 2. Bachelor’s degree
in a relevant accounting field is an added advantage but not mandatory.
·
Previous engagement with a
World Bank Project is an added advantage
How To Apply:
The duration of the assignment will be 24
months from September 2019 to 30th September 2021.