Summit Recruitment & Search Program Accountant (NGO – Contract) – Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search Program Accountant (NGO – Contract) – Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.

Our client, a Non-Profit Organization whose mission is to help build and support High Impact Businesses that provide sustainable economic opportunities is looking to recruit a Program Accountant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the financial program functions reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. He/She Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’ experience in financial and grants management.

Key Requirements:

Support in maintaining accurate financial records, including financial transactions, reconciling bank accounts, and preparing financial statements.

Support the Senior Finance Manager in ensuring proper disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local and donor regulations.

Support in ensuring the maintenance of program accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and following up on overdue accounts.

Support the preparation of periodical management reports like the expense tracker.

Assist in tracking program budgets, including monitoring budget adjustments.

Assist in the preparation and filing of program-related yearly tax returns, ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Support the preparation of program audits, such as gathering financial data

and documentation and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Support the preparation of periodic program management and financial reports.

Follow up with vendors to provide receipts after payments and petty cash reconciliation.

Track program-related payments to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field.

Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing donor fund accounts.

Must have knowledge of international donor rules and standard tools for budgeting, spending and reporting.

Have strong technical & IFRS & GAAP knowledge.

Qualified Accountants (ACCA/CPA or equivalent) is an added advantage.

Familiar with government policies and regulations on taxation.

Proven financial management skills.

Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.

Proficiency in management systems.

Sound interpersonal and Administration skills.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Summit Recruitment & Search Program Accountant (NGO – Contract) – Nairobi Jobs in Kenya

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