SOS Children's Villages International Accountant Jobs in Kenya

SOS Children's Villages International Accountant Jobs in Kenya

About SOS Children’s Villages RTRC

Established in 2005, SOS Children's Villages Regional Resourcing Center is a SOS Training Center dedicated to support and promote the training of SOS staff members as well as likeminded organizations in specialized programmatic areas. It offers a range of specialized training on site as well as online training. The unique setting in Karen also offers accommodation and conferencing facilities.

SOS Children’s Villages RRC is part of the Eastern and Southern Africa Region of SOS Children’s Villages International and operates under the supervision of the ESAF International Branch Office in Nairobi.

The mission of RRC is to be a resource hub for staff capacity development and networking for Member Associations in the ESAF and other SOS CVI regions, as well as external child care stakeholders.

Mission of the Position

The Accountant supports the Head of the center and the Operations Manager and coordinates the FC tasks at RRC.

The purpose of the position is to enable transparency, accountability as well as the efficient and proper use of fund in the center. This position will provide services to RRC guest as well as consulting and monitoring the usage of funds in the Center.

Key Result Performance Areas and Responsibilities

Cost Accounting

Ensure competitive charge rates for services offered are computed which support a self-sustainability strategy

Ensure dispensing of consumables is strictly followed in all the departments to keep to set costs per unit

Ensure procurement is done in line with established cost controls

Advise management on various strategies to keep costs at manageable levels

Provide cost forecasts for various events

Financial Accounting

Facilitate operational business continuity by ensuring all day to day operations are addressed with the shorted turnaround time

Provide technical support to the Head of Resource Centre in all matters relating to Finances

Prepare financial forecasts and budgets for the Organisation

Review existing internal controls and financial processes and provide alternatives where gaps are identified in line with existing operational guidelines, GSC policies as well as international accounting standards

Ensure compliance with internal control framework (Manuals, guidelines) and local rules and procedures.

Monitoring all procurement activities related to purchases of goods, transport, contracted works and services for RRC Karen In a bid to ensure compliance and identify gaps that exist in the procurement and propose solutions

Process payments promptly for all suppliers/service providers

Keep records for all vendors and creditors

and ensure the same is captured correctly in the provided accounting software

Receive cash from guests and ensure the same is receipted and banked as per set guidelines

Prepare invoices for guests personal expenses

Prepare consolidated invoices for corporate customers

Support in improvement of the existing invoicing system as well as debt collection strategy.

Ensure proper filing of accounting documents is implemented

Ensure timely completeness of data and submission of reports

Ensure the Training center has a sound liquidity plan

Ensure collection of taxes from clients and timely payment to statutory bodies.

Perform other related tasks as required.

Treasury & Risk Management

Ensure that the Centre bank accounts are funded at all times

Ensure project funds are segregated and tracked appropriately

Identify secure and cost effective ways of collecting payments from customers and minimize cash collection

Support in risk assessments and implementation of mitigation measures

Execute forex transactions for the office

Act as an agent for the center bank accounts
Administrative tasks

Review existing stock control system and improve the same

Keep secured all accounting documents

Must have Criteria

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent with a combination of Professional qualification

2-5 years of accounting/finance experience preferably in cost accounting.

Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with Navision accounting software

Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization

Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation

Highly detail-oriented

Excellent command of written and spoken English. French is a plus.

Advanced knowledge of statutory and compliance requirements in Kenya.

Main Clients:

Guests from SOS Eastern and Southern Africa region and SOS Children's Village Federation.

Programme participants from SOS Children's Villages International Federation.

External Guests/clients.

External Suppliers

Staff at resources center

Operations Manager

Head of Karen Resources Centre.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; SOS Children's Villages International Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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