KCB Group Limited
Project Accountant
IRC 2159
The Position: Reporting
to the Finance Manager, the jobholder is to Support financial planning,
disbursements and reconciliations for m-Kulima program. Monitor expenditure and
efficient use of resources. Update and generate financial reports for the
countries.
Key Responsibilities
·
Capture and interpret financial
requirements to the implementing country staff for the two m-Kulima countries.
·
Develop a billing schedule that informs
both program team and other support teams on how to bill their time to the
program and how to code expenses related to the program.
·
Provide overall co-ordination and
quality monitoring of m-Kulima team’s finances, capture proof of spend as
required by the donor.
·
Work closely with Program Managers to
ensure that program work plan and financial planning are synchronized.
·
Create program accounts in the
accounting system and report on program assets, expenses and surpluses
·
Maintain program-related records,
including contracts and change orders
·
Authorize the transfer of expenses
into and out of program-related accounts based on approvals
·
Review and approve supplier invoices
related to the program and all program-related billings to customers
·
Investigate program variances and
submit variance reports to the Finance and Administration Manager.
·
Investigate all program expenses not
billed to customers
·
Close out program accounts upon
program completion
·
Create and submit government reports
and tax returns related to programs
·
Compile information for internal and
external auditors, as required.
The Person
For the above position, the
successful applicant should have the following:
·
University Degree in a business
related field from a recognized university. A Masters in any relevant field
will be an added advantage.
·
Fully qualified Accountant (CPA,
ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
·
At least 4 years’ experience in
Financial Management and Reporting.
·
At least 3 years’ experience in
managing MasterCard Foundation program budget.
·
Sound knowledge of the financial
industry, accounting principles and regulatory guidelines.
·
Excellent planning, problem solving
and analytical skills.
·
Excellent report writing skills.
·
Knowledge and hands on experience in
office automation tools.
The above position has a demanding
role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful
candidate.
If you believe you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your
application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration
level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in
the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To
be considered your application must be received by 2nd December, 2016
