World Vision Kenya (WVK) is a leading non-governmental Christian
humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in
most parts of Kenya.
Accountant 1
(Field based)
Responsibilities:
- Financial
Programming & Planning
- Coordinate
development of the annual budget for the Area Development Program and
Integrated Program Area (ADP/IPA) and Grants, ensuring they meet the
appropriate program support to expenditure ratios.
- Prepare
bank monthly reconciliation for the IPA/ADP account and ensuring that all
reconciling items are followed up and addressed:
- Work
with IPA staff, community leaders and other partners to identify and
respond appropriately to local financial capacity & management issues
within the Community Based Organization (CBO) partners
- Review
the financial documents e.g. Employee Expense Reports, ensure accurate
account allocation and proper coding of IPA expenses for accurate reporting
of IPA expenses.
- Provide
leadership in any budget revision/ proposal or the grants that are managed
by the IPA.
- Ensure
that all IPA projects and programs achieve acceptable financial audit
results by implementing interventions in accordance with established norms
and policies;
- Assets
Utilization & Control including maintenance of accurate and updated
fixed assets register for the ADP/IPA and ensure internal controls are
properly adhered to.
- Monitor
monthly program’s expenditures and preparation of timely and accurate
financial reports
- Promotion
of WVK Business including maintaining good relationship with suppliers by
facilitating timely and accurate payments in line with WVK policy.
- Conduct
training of partner local institutions on WVK financial procedures and
provide regular support supervisory visits
Qualifications:
- Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University.
- CPA
(At least section 3)
- Minimum
2 years relevant experience
- Competency
in Sunsystems and MS Office an added advantage
- Excellent
oral and written communications skills
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of
three referees should be addressed to
The Director,
People & Culture,
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org
to reach us not later than March 7, 2013.
Please indicate the job title as subject (Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted).
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the
rights and wellbeing of children.
Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and
background checking for child abuse offenses.
World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer
for every heart, The will to make it so.