Closing date: February 14, 2021
Organizational
Profile
Fondazione L’Albero Della Vita Onlus (FADV) is an international development
organization headquartered in Milan – Italy. Since 2006, FADV is operating with
the primary objective to promote and protect children basic rights along with
improving the quality of living conditions of the marginalized people, with
special emphasis on children and women.
Job
Title:** Finance/Accounts Intern
Supervisor: Finance Officer
Duty
station:** Nairobi, FADV office
Starting
date:** April 2021
Duration
of the assignment:** 6 months
Deadline
for application: 14 February 2021
Role
and Responsibilities:
· Assist in processing financial transactions related to office and project
expenditures, and maintain an effective filing system for financial
transactions and project documents.
· Assist in maintaining accurate records of financial transactions in order
to monitor financial status of project activities, ensuring all accounting data
are updated, reconciled and fully supported.
· Help in review request for payment to ensure data is reconciled with
financial management system.
· Maintain all payment vouchers, accounting logbooks and supporting
documents.
· Ensure accuracy of accounting entries and adequacy of supporting
documents.
· Assist to generate the payroll by-products (deductions) reports.
· Assist in submission of statutory deductions (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, HELB
etc.)
· Facilitate the procurement requirements of the project office on the
basis of the procurement policy guidelines.
· Assist the Finance officer in the preparation of the financial reports
for all projects implemented in Kenya by Fondazione L’Albero della Vita.
· Support the preparation and update of the inventories.
· Assist the Finance Officer in the preparation of contracts with
suppliers, partners and service providers.
· Participate in the audit process: retrieving documents for audit requests
and re-archiving of documents after the audit.
· Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the
post.
Level
of studies:
· Candidates applying for this position must have completed and attained a
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or Economics or any other
equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
· Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications (Ms Office
and accounting packages).
Experience:
· At least 6 months working experience. Previous exposure in a community
development organization or Non-governmental institution would be asset.
Skills:
· Good communication skills (both written and oral) in English.
· Working knowledge of accounting software (ability to use English language
software).
· Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
· Good analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and
determination to meet deadlines.
Other:
· Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this
position.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn – open to learning new
ways of doing things.
· Professional attitude towards work.
· Pro-active and results oriented.
· Flexible and adaptable in working in a multicultural environment
· Confidentiality – Employees must sign a confidentiality agreement and may
not share organizational materials without the express written permission from
a supervisor.
· Respect – FADV aims to always show respect and appreciation for our team
members and they ask all staff to show the same respect for FADV staff, board
members, Partners and all.
How to
Apply
Application (Cover
letter and CV with two references) should be submitted to: kenya@alberodellavita.org, Cc: finance.kenya@alberodellavita.org specifying in the
subject Finance/Accounts Intern Kenya
Do not attach in this
phase ID documents, school or university certificates, or any other unrequested
document.
Applications received
after the deadline will not be considered.
Please note that only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.