The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a
member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org) – develops technologies, innovative methods,
and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make
agriculture competitive and profitable as well as sustainable and
resilient.
CIAT is seeking a Finance
Assistant (Accounts) with
the main responsibility of providing timely and efficient accounting support to
CIAT corporate accounting process.
Main responsibilities include:
·
Account Register - Oracle data entry, review and posting; web
journal data review, approval and posting.
·
Support the payroll process, payment, recording and posting
·
Register and control of fixed assets accounting
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Petty cash management
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Periodic accounts analysis
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Bank reconciliations
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Payment processing and documentation
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Register and update cash flow requirements
·
Support audit process
The candidate shall have the following competencies, skills and
experience:
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Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance and should have
attained a minimum of CPA III
·
Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience with proven
accounting skills.
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High level of computer skills, ability to handle complex
accounting systems including knowledge of Oracle and ability to learn new
applications quickly.
·
Possess high level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.
Terms of employment:
The position is nationally recruited, will be based at CIAT
Offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
The contract will be for one year period, subject to a probation
period of three (3) months, renewable depending on performance and availability
of resources.
How to apply:
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their
suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications,
competencies, skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names
and addresses of three referees.
All correspondence should be addressed to the
CIAT Human Resources Office,
PO Box 823-00621,
Nairobi, Kenya
and email applications to ciatkenyainfo@cgiar.org and should
clearly indicate “Finance Assistant” on the subject line.
Email applications and CV’s should be saved as one file using
the applicant’s last name and first name for ease of sorting.
Closing date for applications: 6th
September, 2012
All applications will be acknowledged; only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about us at:http://www.ciat.cgiar.org/