NGO Job in Kenya - Childline (Accounts Assistant)

Childline Kenya is a local non-governmental organization registered, and working in Kenya to protect and promote a culture of children’s and human rights.

Childline Kenya provides a 24-hour toll-free helpline for children and young people in difficult situations to access essential services such as trauma counseling, medical services, legal services, temporary and permanent placement among others through a network of partners.

Purpose:
 The Accounts Assistant will provide book keeping services to Childline Kenya and assist the Finance and Administrative Officer to provide financial support services to entire Childline Kenya team and ensure timely implementation of programs.


The Specific duties include:-
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the Childline Kenya’s cash book transactions.
  • Preparation of vouchers and other cash based payments and disbursements.
  • Responsible for disbursement of cheques.
  • Preparing the Local Purchase orders, and supplier bid forms
  • Responsible for finance office documents filing.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualification & Experience
  • Candidate should posses CPA I & II.
  • Have a good understanding of project accounting and general NGO financial management procedures.
  • Have minimum 3 years experience in a similar or related position with a reputable organization
  • Computer literacy in MS Suite and basic accounting packages. Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting package will be an advantage.
  • Fluent in written and oral English
Values
  • Ability to work and fit within a busy team environment.
  • Strong work ethics.
  • Gender sensitivity.
  • Demonstrate behaviors that embrace child-centeredness, participation and partnership.
How to apply

Interested individuals who clearly meet the above criteria should send their application letters with a detailed CV only to hr@childlinekenya.co.ke by 28th March 2011 indicating the position applied for on the email subject line.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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