Vacancy: Book Keeper
Base: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract Type: National
Fixed Term (1 Year)
The Purpose: To maintain the financial and administration
aspects of the field office in such a way that the office running costs are
efficiently and effectively administered and accounted for according to the standards
and procedures set.
The Role:
- To register and process procurement invoices
and declarations, including the coding of invoices of the mail dispatch
companies, and to arrange their initialing and payment.
- To prepare the monthly payroll,
- Carry out the administrative organisation of
all data on payments and receipts of the office running costs, keeping
records of all financial mutations.
- Manage cash transactions in the office and
maintain contact with the bank and HQ regarding financial transactions.
- Calculate currency conversions and record cash
movements;
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports
and to inform the manager when spending is not according the (financial)
planning;
- Maintain financial records through filing,
retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating and
purging;
- Compile various financial documents, verify
their accuracy, and ensure compliance with established procedures;
- Arrange the entry or change of creditors’
basic data;
- Perform any other relevant duty at the request
of the line manager.
The Person
- The successful candidate must have part
accountancy qualification or equivalent recognised accounting
qualification (CPA/ACCA level two or its equivalent), demonstrable
experience in finance and able to follow set procedures and instructions
under limited supervision.
- You will possess good numeracy skills, be
competent in the use of computers especially spreadsheets and other
accounting packages.
- You will be a good team player and builder
with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills both written and
oral and demonstrable ability to prioritize are essential.
We offer a competitive, fair and
comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors.
How to Apply
If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 23rd February 2016
