Vacancy: Expense
BookKeeper
Industry: Nonprofit / International
Development / Agriculture
Function: Finance
Employer: One Acre Fund
Commitment:
Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre
Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new
way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre
invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide
farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed
and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program
is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure
more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly.
In six
years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000
full-time field staff.
Job Description
One Acre
Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take
position in the organization as Bookkeepers.
One Acre
Fund is looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to
making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Contract
Details: Permanent and subject to performance
Candidate Profile
Interested
Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal
importance):
- Completion and good results in high school and college
- 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar capacity, with excellent references
- Accounting/Finance background preferred; CPA not necessary but useful
- Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills
- Attention to detail
- Good computer literacy and database management abilities
- Quick learner and team player
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
- A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively
- Good organizational skills
- A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity
- Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision
- Manage Books accounts
- Record and update accounts using source documents, using proper description, location and code
- Verify and reconcile cash balances for all accounts if there are discrepancies
- Get approval of month-end account balances from all account holders
- Submit the Books each month on time
- Track and file all payment documentation
Career
Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and
leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through
weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular
one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work
collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation:
Competitive Salary.
Benefits: Airtime, Transportation allowances
and performance based Incentive
Career
development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager
will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre
Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are
invited to apply.
Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Email cover
letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Bookkeeper
(Expenses) + the place you heard of the position).
Interested
applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 27th of September
2013.
