Job vacancy Accountant

·         Provide support on annual program budget development and create cost libraries to advise program budgets

·         Sound understanding and monitoring of annual and monthly budget

·         Monitor monthly expenditure against overall budget, ensure expenses to be incurred are allowable, allocable and reasonable and advise accordingly

·         Preparation of timely monthly / quarterly management accounts and dissemination to relevant stakeholders by the 15th of following month/ quarter

·         Maintain monthly follow up register and flag outstanding actions

·         Monthly Accounting Activity

·         Maintain updated and accurate books in the organization’s ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

·         Ensure accurate data entry in relation to amount and account allocation, and any other dimensions as per the accounting standards of the program and GAAP

·         Prepare accurate bank reconciliations for project bank accounts and deal with reconciling items conclusively

·         Prepare accurate cash reconciliations for project account

·         Ensure complete copies of original documents sent to donor are properly file / maintained

·         Undertake periodic visits to project sites for compliance and supportive supervision

·         Undertake monthly reconciliation of all payroll liabilities, payables and receivables

·         Ensure Fixed Assets register is accurately maintained and updated monthly

·         Timely communication with stakeholders (including management) on pertinent financial matters as they arise for programs in your docket

·         Keep track of grant management actions such as renewal of Agreements/ Modifications and keep senior management and staff updated of the status

·         Attend relevant workshops and present on financial issues where required

·         Ensure adherence to the financial policies and procedures, donor and statutory requirements for programs in your docket

·         Take a leading role in coordination of financial aspects to support smooth program close - out

·         including timely communication to stakeholders and close adherence to internal timelines

·         Authorize internal purchase requisitions to indicate that sufficient funds are available and relevantly allocated in the budget

·         Authorize cheque, online and cash payments by approving the payment voucher after verifying that the payment is adequately supported

·         Maintain up to date donor registers and disseminate to relevant stakeholders highlighting changes whenever there is a change

·         Timely communication with stakeholders (including management) on pertinent financial matters as they arise for programs in your docket

·         Keep track of grant management actions such as renewal of Agreements/ Modifications and keep senior management and staff updated of the status

·         Attend relevant workshops and present on financial issues where required

·         Ensure adherence to the financial policies and procedures, donor and statutory requirements for programs in your docket

·         Take a leading role in coordination of financial aspects to support smooth program close - out

·         including timely communication to stakeholders and close adherence to internal timelines

·         Maintain up to date donor registers and disseminate to relevant stakeholders highlighting changes whenever there is a change

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

·         Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

·         CPA Part II (Intermediate Level II) or equivalent successfully completed

·         Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

·         Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS- Office, particularly Excel

·         Proficient knowledge of one or more accounting packages

·         Knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage

·         Good communication and presentation skills

·         Good analytical skills – strong attention to detail and investigative nature.

·         Well-developed interpersonal skills and experience developing staff by assessing development needs, coaching and delivering training

·         Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule

·         Stable to work in team settings and willingness to learn

·         Ability to multitask and work under minimal supervision, while meeting strict deadlines

·         Good planning and coordination skills

·         Strong auditing skills