Accountant Job in Kakuma, Kenya


Accountant 

Action Living Fund(ALF)is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Accountant based in Kakuma Refugee Camp- Kenya

Major Responsibilities:

  • Primary responsibility is to prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
  • Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures
  • Analyze Income and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a
  • monthly basis
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations
  • Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances
  • Assist with financial and Project audits
  • Assist with preparing donor reports and corporate reporting requirements
  • Assist with quarterly reports; analyzing and correcting discrepancies
  • Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls
  • Other projects as assigned
Required Skills & Qualities:
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Strong understanding of accounting theory
  • CPA designation preferred
  • 2+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA a plus, but not required
  • Experience in the NGO industry preferred
  • Highly detail oriented and organized in work
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
  • Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish
  • objectives
  • Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
  • Excellent Psychometric Aptitude Ability Test(PAAT)
Remuneration:                            

USD 2030 pm, Group Life & Medical cover & 21 days annual Leave.

Application Procedure.


Send Cover letter and CV to hr@actionlivingfund.org with Accountant – Kakuma Refugee Camp in the subject line to be received by 10/05/2012