Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Treasury Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Treasury Assistant Jobs in Kenya

By sharing knowledge and science, CABI tackles global issues like poverty, hunger, education, equality, sustainability, climate change and biodiversity. We do this by helping farmers grow more and lose less of what they produce, combating threats to agriculture and the environment from pests and diseases, protecting natural habitats from invasive species, and improving access to scientific knowledge.

CABI is an international, inter-governmental, not-for profit organization that improves people’s lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Our approach involves putting information, skills and tools into people's hands.

CABI's 49 Member Countries guide and influence our work which is delivered by scientific staff based in our global network of centres. CABI is committed to making a difference, playing its part in creating a brighter, more equitable and sustainable future.

Purpose of the role:

The main purpose of this role is to provide support for Treasury Operations in CABI Africa.

Key responsibilities

Petty Cash Operations

Ensure money withdrawn from bank is stored in the safe awaiting disbursement

Daily cash count of our stored currencies and replenishment when required

Disbursement to and receiving of cash from staff for project and office operation activities

Regular spot cash counts under the supervision of the Finance Manager or assignee and agreeing with the cash book balance

Monthly Petty cash count under the supervision of the Finance manager/assignee and agreeing this with the cash book

Payment of suppliers, service providers, staff travel and work advances as well as expense claims

Custodian of fully approved Invoices, emails and Travel request forms awaiting payment

Preparation of payment vouchers and initiating Payments in the relevant online portal or preparing cheques as appropriate

Obtaining review and sign off of prepared payments from Finance manager/ Deputy Finance Manager

Obtaining signature authorization from signatories in completion

of payment process

Acting as bank agent for Cash withdrawals, delivery and picking of checks and letters

Sending proof of payment to payees/staff as appropriate

Filing of financial Documents.

Maintaining physical and electronic filing system in the office

Checking the completeness of the filed documents on a weekly basis

Review of Accountabilities for core costs

Staff expense claims preliminary checks for core costs and checking against a checklist for necessary approvals

Preforming suspense balance checks and filling on all travel request forms before forwarding for approval

Journal Vouchers preparation and posting

Analyze project recoveries on motor vehicle Mileage, journalize and post to the system

Do corrective and adjustment journals as may be requested from time to time

Review Zambia Petty Cash and post to the system

Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Required qualifications and experience

Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance,
CPA 2

Minimum 2 years’ finance and accounting experience in a similar role

Should be tech savvy and analytical.

Working computer Knowledge of at least one Accounting or ERP system, Excel and other MS office applications.

Personal characteristics

A team player, self-driven and willing to learn and grow.

Ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to deliver results

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Treasury Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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