Position Title: Accountant
Duty Station: Nairobi
Job Summary
Assisting the Finance Manager to ensure proper financial procedures and systems are implemented and maintained at SP Nairobi Office and field/project locations.
Key Responsibilities
· Supervise the daily functions including recording all cash, check and bank transfer transactions, maintain cash and bank ledgers, monitor cash advances and field expense reports
· Responsible for processing some of the Field Expense Reports (Hola)
· Assist on preparation of accurate and timely donor financial reports that meets various donor requirements
· Make any adjustments to month reports as per recommendations by the FM, RFO, CD’s and PM’s.
· Carry out training and orientation of new Field logisticians/bookkeepers on SP – financial procedures and policies
· Provide required monthly financial reports by specified deadlines to Finance Manager and his/her designee
· Assist in performing budgetary controls and reviews
· Assist with internal, external and specific program audits
· Identify areas that need financial and administrative improvement and work with the Finance Manager to implement feasible improvements
· Ensure financial/accounting activity is carried out in accordance SP’s field accounting policies
· Provide support to Base Manager and/or Program Managers with regard to financial policies/practices and related areas as required
· Work with and provide assistance to Finance Manager as required
· With a generous and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse
Education / Experience Needed
· University degree in Accounting or Business
· Preferred previous work experience with an NGO
· Interest in improving financial systems to be more cost effective, user friendly and efficient.
Skills Required
· A Certified Public Accountant or a minimum of CPA Level IV
· Experience with Accounting software packages
· Excellent leadership qualities and ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment.
· A committed Christian who will uphold the values and mission of Samaritan’s Purse
Submission of Applications
Interested applicants should submit their C.V. and an application letter only to hrspkenya@samaritan.org to be received not later than 18th May, 2013.
Only email applications will be accepted. The position title (as is on the advert) should be indicated on the subject line.
