Accountant Job Vacancy

The Live With Hope Centre is looking to recruit a PEPFAR Site Accountant.
The Live With Hope Centre is a Community Based Organisation (CBO) working in HIV/AIDS based in Kericho.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all accounting and finance issues relating to PEPFAR funds received.
Key Responsibilities
·         Manage the accounts payable process by supervising and guiding the finance officer to ensure timely receipt recording and payment of all bills and accounts using QuickBooks accounting software.

·         Produce timely budget vs actual reports for the Administration and Heads of Department to ensure appropriate and up to date budget tracking/forecasting.
·         Prepare and manage fund reporting statements on a quarterly or as needed basis for all PEPFAR funds received.
·         In liaison with the Administrator develop, maintain and update a manual of the organization’s accounting policies and procedures.
·         In liaison with the Program Coordinator provide assistance in annual work plan and budget development using Microsoft Excel.
·         Ensure and maintain strictest levels of confidentiality in accordance with LWHC human resource manual.
·         Perform periodic internal audits in preparation for external auditing
·         Perform any additional tasks relating the accounting/finance function of LWHC.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
·         Degree – B.Com or other business/accounting related field and CPA section 6.
·         Proficiency and experience in QuickBooks accounting software.
·         Proficiency and experience in use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
·         Fluency in English language.
·         Recognized good moral character in the community.
·         Minimum 1 years’ experience in an accounting/finance role
Send your CV, two letters from referees stating why you would be suitable for the position, copies of your academic transcripts, certificate of good conduct and a covering letter indicating why you are suitable for the position with your current or expected salary by email to admin@livewithhope.org, by post to P.O Box 2043 Kericho, or by hand to Live With Hope Centre, Motobo, Kericho by 5:00pm Wednesday 25th January 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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