Vacancy: Field Accountant
DAI, a global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified candidates for the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
DAI, a global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified candidates for the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
Its purpose is to institutionalize
catalytic models of sustainable service delivery for accelerated water and
sanitation access in specific target counties and to improve complementary
hygiene behaviors.
Positions are based in Nairobi or
Kisumu, and may require significant travel throughout the country.
Summary of Primary Duties
Summary of Primary Duties
The Field Accountant is a key member of the finance team. He or she will play a pivotal role in assuring adherence to financial policies, project policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems.
The Field Accountant will provide
accounting and financial analysis support to the project office and will ensure
submission of financial reports based on internal deadlines.
This position will ensure compliance
of all accounting and financial reporting functions.
Responsible for recording costs and
day to day general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, risk
management, managing partner relationships, assuring all backup documentation
is audit ready, and troubleshooting accounting issues.
The individual is also responsible
for cash flow analyses, and the overall financial well-being of the project.
This position will work
collaboratively with local and home office staff but will report to the
designated local Finance Manager.
The Field Accountant may perform any
other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- B.A. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration or equivalent.
- 4+ years of relevant experience and
progressive responsibility in finance and accounting, office
administration, project operations at the mid-level of an organization
- Minimum 2 years’ experience managing USAID
funded projects
- Experience in financial management of USAID
projects, including a demonstrated understanding of applicable
finance-related USG contracting regulations
- Accuracy in working with large amounts of data
- Ability to respond effectively to the time
sensitive inquiries
- Experience with enterprise accounting
software, and Microsoft office suite
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls
and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
- An energetic, forward-thinking and creative
individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image
- An extremely well organized and self-directed
individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment,
and strong operational focus
- Fluency in English is required
Qualified candidates should e-mail
their CV to KIWASH_Recruitment@dai.com by October 24, 2015, indicating position
of interest in the subject line.
