TUPADO is an NGO implementing projects in
Turkana and is seeking to recruit the services of an accountant.
TUPADO
wishes to recruit a qualified Accountant
to oversee the accounting function of the projects.
Job Location: Lodwar
Job Reporting to: Program Finance Manager
Specific Responsibilities:
Job Location: Lodwar
Job Reporting to: Program Finance Manager
Specific Responsibilities:
·
Financial Management: To work
closely with the TUPADO Finance Manager to maintain high standard of financial
management, control, accounting and reporting both to the donors and the BOARD
of DIRECTORS. for the efficient management of all the Project finances.
·
Project Management: Provide
essential support to the Finance manager to attain maximum impact of the
project through ensuring cost effective utilization of resources (financial and
otherwise) and safe custody of project assets. Working under the authority of
the Finance Manager, the Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial
records relating to work and operations of TUPADO.
·
Support to partners: Provide
technical advice and support to the partners on matters related to financial
systems, control and ensure that all transaction records kept by partners
strictly comply with the requirements of the key Project donor’s. This includes
identifying training needs and conducting training to the partners and
Project’s staff on financial management, systems and controls.
·
Budget & Expenditure
Monitoring: Strict monitoring of the project expenditure against the budgets
and providing frequent feedback to the Manager on budget matters.
Qualification and Experience
Academic
·
Must have a minimum education of
O level, mean grade C, with at least a C grade in Math and English.
·
Must have accounting training at
least with CPA 2 to 5. CPA 6 is an added advantage.
Experience
·
At least two years progressive
work experience, including at least two years in the field of finance,
accounting, audit or other related field.
Knowledge / Competencies
·
Should be computer literate and
posse’s good working knowledge and experience in the use of computer. (MS Word,
Excel, power point, Quick books and other software packages).
·
Knowledge of professional
Accounting package such as Quick books, Sage, Sun systems
·
Knowledge of best accounting
practices, Income Tax, VAT Regulations; at least two years of prior
professional experience in a similar post from a recognized institution.
·
High degree of accuracy and
competence with the ability to work methodically with minimal supervision.
·
Should be able to maintain
accurate records interpret and analyze a wide variety of data, identify and
resolve data discrepancies and operational problems.
·
Prepare organized accurate and
timely reports with the ability to handle large volumes of work in lieu of
given time constraints.
·
Should have good analytical,
organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
·
Able to produce concise and
accurate financial reports Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time
management skills
·
Experience with donor reporting
requirements, accounting efficiency, accuracy and honesty in work testimonials
·
Can cope with timelines and able
to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Language:
·
Proficiency in written and
spoken English and good command of Kiswahili languages.
·
The knowledge of the local
language (Ng’aturkana) will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Eligible
candidates to submit their applications and detailed CV’s, academic
certificates and testimonials giving contacts of three professional referees by
4thh December 2017 - mid day to:
The
Program Manager - TUPADO
Lodwar,
Kenya.
Those
who wish to apply can also send their applications using the email
address info@tupado.or.ke
ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted for the interviews.
ONLY short listed candidates will be contacted for the interviews.