Accountant/ Administration Assistant
Closing
date: November 5, 2021
DIVISION / DEPARTMENT: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
LOCATION:
KAKUMA OFFICE
REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to PROGRAM MANAGER
– KAKUMA working closely with the Finance and Administration Officer
Staff reporting to
this post: None
RCK PURPOSE: To safeguard and protect the rights and
dignity of forced migrants and host communities through the provision of legal
aid, psychosocial support, advocacy, capacity building, and promotion of
inclusive governance.
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for preparing financial
reports, maintaining cash controls, posting accounting entries, maintaining
accounts and ensuring proper implementation of accounting policies and
procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage cash flow for Kakuma sub-office including transfers from the main
office, payments and staff disbursements.
• Account for RCK assets in Kakuma and ensure up to date records including
periodic asset verification reports are in place.
• Verify all supporting documents for authenticity before entering them in the
accounting software system.
• Posting of Journals as directed by the Finance & Administration Officer.
• Ensure all suppliers and RCK liabilities in Kakuma are paid in good time.
• Ensure that high quality donor reports for Kakuma are provided in a timely
manner.
• Charged with ensuring compliance to donor and statutory obligations for
Kakuma sub-office.
• Accounting for all staff advances given in the Kakuma office and also for ISD
functions and events.
• Participate in internal and external audits for the organization as well
ensuring that all the requirements for Kakuma sub-office on the same are
provided on timely basis and free of errors and mistakes.
• Support the Kakuma Programme Manager in administration work eg. office
logistics, Flight bookings, staff welfare issues, leave management, asset
insurance etc.
• Support the Finance & Admin Officer in preparing monthly, quarterly,
year-end reports and any other donor reports. Ensure that Kakuma Sub-office
submits the same reports for consolidation with the RCK Nairobi office, in a
timely manner.
• In charge of filing of finance and admin documents for Kakuma Sub-office.
• Ensure implementation of accounting policies and procedures in Kakuma
sub-office
• Induct and train other staff on finance and admin matters.
• Assist in other general duties as allocated by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounts, Finance, or related course from a recognized
university
- Qualified
Accountant (CPA).
- 2 years’
experience with a similar size organization in industry, or from practice.
- Knowledge
and experience in use of accounting software packages.
- Experience
working with I-tax, NHIF byproduct, and the NSSF portal.
- Proven
experience in a fund-based accounting work.
- Working
knowledge MS Office with an intermediate level of knowledge of Excel.
- An ability
to write clear and concise reports; very good spoken and written English.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Job is complex, sensitive and stressful. Work requires willingness to
work a flexible schedule and travel.
Behavior Competencies:
• Work on their own initiative and within the larger Finance/ISD team
• High level of honesty, integrity and sense of confidentiality
• Initiative, excellent organizational ability, with attention to details and
accuracy
• Show the desire for new and challenging tasks.
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to work within deadlines
• Good team player
How to Apply
To submit your
application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae
indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last
supervisor and their email contacts, to be received by 5.00 pm, Friday 5th November 2021.
Send your application to: The Recruitment Committee, Subject Line: “Application for Accountant/Admin.
Assistant –Kakuma”
Email: careers@rckkenya.org”
Only successful
candidates will be contacted. RCK is an equal opportunity employer.
