Medecins Sans Frontieres Accountant - Jobs in Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres Accountant - Jobs in Kenya

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian action-driven organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. 26 associations, 23 sections, and 16 branch offices make-up the international movement and work in partnership around 6 operational entities.

Objective of the Position

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining all financial and accounting records for the organization with strict adherence to policies and standards.

The Accountant will report to the Finance /Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities:

Process all financial transactions in the electronic Systems to enable accurate financial reporting and monitoring.

Control Compliance of expenditures and payments to vendors and staff within MSF EA policies and procedures.

Ensure management of accounts payable and receivable including staff accounts, VAT and vendors.

Prepare reconciliation of all Balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to ensure exceptions are identified and dealt with promptly.

Maintain cash receipts, vendor invoices, bank statements and other records of accounts.

Maintain and manage archiving of financial documents to safeguard financial records and audit trails. Develop and maintain the data retention schedule for finance, accounting and procurement.

Coordinate with the internal and external auditors during audits and do financial audit preparation.

Ensure Statutory deductions are paid on time.

Interface with HR

and procurement on various elements of financial systems and processes related to the organization activities.

Perform month-end closing process.

Position Requirements

CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting.

Bachelor of Commerce Degree or any accounting-related discipline.

At least 3 years of accounting experience (preferably in INGO).

Well-versed in computerized accounting packages

Highly motivated and interested in the humanitarian sector.

Flexible with working hours.

Competencies

Commitment to MSF Principles

Cross-cultural Awareness

Behavioural Flexibility

Stress Management

Service Orientation

Initiative and Innovation

Teamwork and Cooperation

Condition

Location: based in the Médecins sans Frontières-Easter Africa (MSF EA) HQ in Nairobi

Full-time position.

Annual Gross salary of KES 2,358,905 Other Secondary benefits as per MSF EA policy.

Open-ended Contract.

How to apply

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, and motivation letter by 14th August 2022

Please note that MSF will only contact short-listed candidates.


For more information and job application details, see; Medecins Sans Frontieres Accountant - Jobs in Kenya



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