Project Accountant Temporary Jobs In Kenya.

Position: Project Accountant
Location: Dadaab
Duration: 7 months (2 months’ trial period)
Reports to: Project Manager

SUMMARY: Cesvi, established in 1985, is a secular, independent
association, working for global solidarity. In the values which guide
Cesvi, the moral principle of human solidarity and the ideal of social
justice are transformed into humanitarian aid and development,
reinforcing an affirmation of universal human rights. In the acronym
Cesvi, the words “Cooperazione e Sviluppo” (Cooperation and
Development) underline the fact that Cesvi bases its philosophy on the
idea of giving the recipients of aid a leading role, working together
for their own natural benefit. It is for this reason that Cesvi is
strongly committed to making sure that international aid does not
become mere charity, and nor is it influenced by the donors’
self-interest.

CESVI is now seeking an Accountant to be based in its Dadaab Office
with possible missions to Nairobi.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ACCOUNTANT, to be based in Dadaab and working within the framework
of a Cesvi-managed project there, will have be responsible for the
following as his/her primary duties:
1. Carrying out accounting and administration duties and assignments.
2. Being in charge of keeping cashbooks and drafting financial reports.
3. Receiving and filing project correspondence/documents (especially
financial correspondence/documents) and circulating them – if so
required – only to CESVI staff.
4. Facilitating, supporting and assisting in all internal control
mechanisms and audit-related activities.
5. Facilitating, supporting and assisting in processing
project-related payments.
6. Facilitating, supporting and properly checking any documentation
justifying project-related payments.
7. Proceeding to periodic cash counts to be certified by a line manager.
8. Providing support to the Project Manager in the management of human
resources within the project.
9. Keeping and updating an HR-related database including leave files,
sick leave, salary payment, etc.
10. Assisting in calculating and submitting local tax returns.
11. Assisting in maintaining payroll support, accounting
reconciliation and documenting all financial administration.
12. Providing support to the logistics officer for small procurement procedures.
13. The accountant might be asked to assist in duties that are not
directly in line with finance matters, but do relate to project
management.
14. It is expected that Cesvi staff support and assist one another as
much as possible with their tasks and responsibilities, within their
capacity and abilities, in order to maintain and improve operations,
output and the image of Cesvi related to the project.

REQUIREMENTS
• Administrative, accounting or finance-related degree or higher certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ related work experience with NGOs, INGOs or 3 years
within the private sector.
• Good understanding of accounting.
• Good written and oral command of English.
• Good IT skills, ranging from proficiency with the MS Office suite to
other computer-related knowledge and skills.
• Flexibility and readiness to work in an international and
multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Strong humanitarian commitment and ethic values.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and cover letter with three references to
cesvinairobi@cesvioverseas.org. The subject line must include:
“Project Accountant”.

Closing date for applications is 21st April 2011. Please include an
indication of expected salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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