Kenya: Programme Accountant

Programme Accountant

Location: Lodwar, Turkana

Contract Type: Open Ended

LEVEL: D1 National

Oxfam’s operational programme in Turkana incorporates significant interlinked sectoral elements (including provision of food assistance, cash based approaches, public health and improved access to water, livestock interventions, peace building and conflict mitigation and education) designed to respond effectively to emergencies, to support recovery and reduce vulnerability. Throughout its work, the Kenya programme seeks to link development, humanitarian work and policy influencing in order to maximise impact. In support of the Turkana programme we are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable Programme Accountantto enhance the impact of our in Turkana.

The Role

This role reports to the Programme Coordinator. You will be responsible for co-ordinating the management of all bank and cash transactions from and to the Nairobi bank accounts in order that programme activities can be efficiently carried out. He/she will review monthly payroll for accuracy, completeness and ensure that taxes and other deductions are remitted on time. Ensure that payroll is agreeing to people soft and end of contract (EOCs) provisions are done and also reconciles to people soft. You will process cheque payments ensuring that invoices are thoroughly checked and checks together with payment vouchers raised are appropriately approved and filled in safe. You will assist programme managers and officers prepare project budgets and proposals, provide programme with advice and on donor regulation and proper donor budget format. You will Provide financial management support to partner organizations through capacity building using participatory approaches, development of proper Accounting systems and procedures.

The Person

To be successful in this role, you will have a first degree and accounting qualification (CPAK, ACCA 1 or its equivalent) from a recognised institution coupled with extensive accounting experience preferably in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). Knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring and reporting is essential. You will have knowledge and experience of computerised accounting systems and demonstrable numeracy and computer skills. You will have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and show initiative. You will be a strategic thinker with good decision making skills. You will be required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Closing Date 21 November 2014