Assistant Accountant Budget, Regions and
Corporate
The Assistant Accountant Budget,
Regions and Corporate Reporting will provide support to Regions, SDs,
Global Support Units and Overhead Units based at HQ
Global Support Units and Overhead Units based at HQ
Responsibilities
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Adhere to internal control systems
that will ensure that the centre attains its objectives, produce accurate and
reliable data for decision making, ensure compliance to policies and laws of
host countries and safeguard the centre assets
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Evaluate and communicate internal
control deficiencies in a timely manner to supervisor
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Preparation of monthly, quarterly,
and annual budget vs actual expenditure for review by the project managers
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Assist in the preparation and
consolidation of the annual Programme of Work and Budget
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Monitor budget expenditures for the
offices at HQ, the regions and the country offices
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Preparation of various donor
financial reports as per the donor requirements in accordance with the grant
agreement.
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Review of Donor Financial Reports
from the regional offices ensuring that they have been done as per the donor
and ICRAF requirements before presentation for internal ICRAF approval
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Preparation of Donor invoices for
funds request as well as other invoices as might be requested from time to time.
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Assist in the financial management
capability assessment of partners.
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Prepare disbursement of funds to
partners.
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Review and process partners advance
liquidation and updating same in the financial systems
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Prepare monthly age analysis of all
partners balances and follow overdue liquidations
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Project Imprest
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Transferring of imprest to regional
and country offices as per the computed monthly imprest levels.
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Reviewing, vouching and filing all
project imprest return reconciliations and supporting documentation received
from regional and country offices.
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Review monthly petty cash and Bank
reconciliation from the region
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Financial management capacity
building for programme administrators
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Preparation of payment vouchers and
raising journals in financial systems
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Assist to retrieve supporting
documents during special external audits for all projects in the respective
assigned units
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Assist in review of proposal and
concept notes budget to ensure they are full costed as per ICRAF policy
Qualifications:
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First degree in Finance, Commerce,
and Accounting, Economics or other business related disciplines CPA III/ACCA or
International equivalent
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At least 3 years’ experience in
Accounting, Budgeting & Corporate Reporting
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Good understanding of budgeting and
financial management procedures
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Proficiency in database applications
and MS office suite
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Excellent interpersonal skills,
demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural team
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Ability to organize and manage
multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
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Strong self-starter with initiative
to identify opportunities and take appropriate action.
Terms
of offer:
We offer a collegial, diverse and
gender-sensitive working environment, and we encourage applications from
qualified women. This position is remunerated on Local Terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of
three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
qualified women. This position is remunerated on Local Terms. The appointment will be for an initial period of
three (3) years, subject to a six (6) months’ probation period.
How to apply:
Go to this link, complete the application form and
attach your
cover letter and CV/Resume (as one document – labelled with your First Name and Last Name).
Applications will be considered until 03 October 2017. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the
above requirements will be contacted.
cover letter and CV/Resume (as one document – labelled with your First Name and Last Name).
Applications will be considered until 03 October 2017. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the
above requirements will be contacted.
