Friends of Lake Turkana Accounts Assistant - Lodwar Jobs in Kenya

Friends of Lake Turkana Accounts Assistant - Lodwar Jobs in Kenya

Role Overview:

To provide accounting support to ensure accuracy of all finance transactions related to the project and to manage all financial aspects of projects from budget preparation to project closure.

Responsibilities:

Track and record all project transactions in a timely manner

Conduct reconciliation of project accounts monthly

Compete monthly, quarterly and annual report in a timely manner

Prepare budget and cash flow forecasts

Prepare and review monthly transactions in a timely fashion.

Prepare and review monthly reserves statement for each project, and review for exceptions

Ensure all transactions are supported by adequate documentation, approval and that documentation is filed and retained in a suitable way

Ensure internal year-end deadlines are met, and transactions are accrued in a timely fashion at this stage if required. Ensure that all accruals are reviewed periodically and settled especially before project closure.

Produce monthly reporting to the finance lead, ensuring accuracy

Produce financial analysis as required by the project team to assist decision-making.

Manage day to day to finances, including processing invoices, expenditures etc. in collaboration with project teams.

With support from Head of finance, support the audit team in conducting audit.

Provide any needed support to achieving the organizational mission.

Person Specifications

Education, Language & Qualifications

Qualified accountant CPA or currently pursuing CPA

Excellent oral and written communication in English

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

Substantial (minimum 1year) experience in a relevant role

Demonstrable and significant experience of the following;

Creating and implanting good financial practice and controls, including transaction reviews and adjustments

Balance sheet reconciliations and monthly checks and balances

Working on multiple projects

Working knowledge of Quick books accounting software and Microsoft office especially Excel and Word

A strong commitment to FoLT’s values

Ability to build good working relationships with non-finance staff

Ability to work as part of a team

Takes initiative, charge and proactively seeks new ideas, experiments with new processes/practices that capitalizes on opportunities

How to Apply

Send CV and motivation letter to ADMIN@FRIENDSOFLAKETURKANA.ORG with the subject line: Application for Accounts assistant post.

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