Accountant, USAID Kenya
Private Sector Activity
Roles and
Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities
Liaise with the home office’s
Accounting department, Project Specialist, and Case Leader, etc. to manage and
troubleshoot project accounting issues as they may arise
Reconcile project accounting and
provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into monthly
accounting package to home office
Establish and maintain electronic
accounting tracking mechanisms, per Palladium and USAID accounting standards.
Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the Field Office,
including local bank reconciliation and US dollar expenses
Review all local expenses for billing
purposes
Produce accurate and timely financial
reports
Maintain all accounting records
Act as first point of contact with
local bank
Monitor vendor invoices and disburse
payments upon approval of the COP
Budget Management
Oversee finance and accounting
procedures
Review monthly budget reports to
ensure accuracy
Indicate project activity numbers for
billings and expenses so that Project Specialist can input into budget tracking
tool
Prepare monthly cash forecasts for
COP’s review and approval
Procurement
Oversee the financial aspect of
procurement of goods and services for the project, ensuring compliance with
Palladium and USAID policies
Review invoices for local services for
the project
Position Requirements:
3 years of experience in finance and
accounting, BA preferred.
Experience with USAID
accounting/financial procedures preferred.
Microsoft office suite proficiency and
the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly
proficient level
Proactive problem-solving,
decision-making and good judgment skills
Demonstrated ability and commitment to
manage confidential information
Attention to detail and ability to
effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing
priorities
Strong written and verbal
communication skills in English.
Ability to communicate effectively
with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients
Professional and mature demeanor and
conduct
How to Apply
