Giving Hand Fund Senior Accountant Job in Kisumu Kenya

Giving Hand Fund (GHF) is a global, non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. In Africa, South Asia and Latin America, we seeks to end hunger and poverty by empowering people to lead lives of self-reliance, meet their own basic needs and build better futures for their children.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Accountant based in our liaison office in Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenya

Reporting to: Finance Director

No. of posts: 1

Duties and Responsibilities

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accountsEnsure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and proceduresPrepare financial management reportsEstablish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control proceduresReconcile and maintain balance sheet accountsGeneral ledger operationsResolve accounting discrepancies and irregularitiesContinuous management and support of budget and forecast activitiesFinancial audit preparation and coordinate the audit processEnsure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expensesAnalyze and advise on program operations including income and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future incomeAnalyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to program and financial problemsAssist with accounts receivable and accounts payableAssist with tax computations and returnsAssist in budgets and forecastsAssist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and proceduresEducation: Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Three to Five years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.

Two years of direct service delivery experience working with not for profit organization. 

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable and excellent CPS

Remuneration: Very competitive based on experience and academic qualification.

Medical & Group life insurance. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week. 

To apply send application letter and detailed CV to jobs@givinghandfund.org

Application deadline is 30th January 2013. 

Qualified Female candidates encouraged to apply