World Vision International Somalia Program Grants Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

World Vision International – Somalia Program wishes to invite applications from highly competent dynamic, self-driven and result oriented individual to fill the below mentioned position.

Grants Accountant - Nairobi

To provide technical support in Grant Accounting and ensuring compliance to Grants regulations and relevant financial policies

Major Responsibilities:

Financial reporting and Accountability

Prepare Grants financial reports in accordance with donor requirements and ensure timeliness and accuracyGenerate Financial analysis on grant financial Information that will provide management with information for decision makingProvide timely response and feedback on grant financial IssuesProvide leading role in ensuring Labor Distribution reports are prepared every month by relevant staffUpdate grants profile in order to monitor project life and grant budgets.Discuss with project managers grant reports and tackle any outstanding issues in a timely mannerConsolidate Funding requests/ projections from the field related to grants and follow up with relevant person to ensure the information are accurate and relevantPrepare monthly reports to Senior Grants AccountantEnsuring budget control by adequately checking all costs that are chargeable to grantsParticipate in grant proposal development and extensions, by providing technical support in development of grant budgets that are in line with effective implementation of grantsEnsure spending is within the budget limit to control overspending within projectsReview Field Financial Documents on a monthly basis to ascertain the level of internal controls in the financial processDownload PBAS every last day of the month and carry out budget reconciliations.Continuously monitor PBAS and advise Senior Grants Accountant on any significant occurrencesPolicy management and Internal ControlMonitor grant periods and ensure that grant phase out financial requirements are adequately met and grants are smoothly phased outReview all payments related to grants to ensure they are within the policy, adhere to internal control standards and donor requirementsRisk Management and Internal ControlEnsure audit process runs smoothly by providing accurate information in a timely mannerEnsure audit implementation on a day to day basis during grants implementation and providing Grants Finance Manager with a quarterly report on the sameEnsure Sound internal controls are maintained in the financial processes at National Office.Contribute towards the effort of creating awareness to implementing staff on grants regulationsEnsure Grant Accounting records and their completenessEnsure Sun Systems Backups are available at the field.Maintain correspondences with relevant stakeholdersUpdate the resource center with new informationQualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or any other relevant degreeMinimum CPA part 1 or its equivalentSolid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash-flow monitoring and internal accounting controlsMinimum three (3) years’ experience in Finance/Accounting/GrantsExcellent computer skills in Excel, SUN Systems and PowerPointSelf-guided, strong organizational and planning skills; ability to work independently and under pressureGood written, oral communication and facilitation skillsAble to work on a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.Detailed CV’s together with names and addresses of three referees should be sent to the email address below clearly indicating ‘Grants Accountant’ on the e-mail subject. All applications should be received by May 3, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

People and Culture Manager
World Vision International – Somalia Program
Email: recruitsomo@wvi.org