Kenya: Regional field accountant

Regional field accountant | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Labs Blog Mobile About Us Help Login / Register HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print16 Jan 2015Regional field accountantJobfromChemonics—Closing date: 19 Jan 2015

Chemonics seeks an experienced regional field accountant for USAID's ongoing Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) in Kenya. Under the direction of the home-office-designated field accounting support team manager, the regional field accountant will establish and maintain uniformity and accuracy in field accounting procedures and ensure that field accounting practices adhere to USAID's and Chemonics' regulations and policies. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Advise field offices on financial compliance matters, review and analyze local account submission, and help projects create approaches for asset and liability managementTravel to field offices, install accounting software and tracking mechanisms, and train field personnel to use the softwarePerform related duties as required to ensure the department's success

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related fieldMinimum five years of experience with auditing and USAID/government regulationsPrior knowledge of accounting systems; knowledge of ABACUS or QuickBooks a plusExperience performing accounting audits or reviewsKnowledge of USAID operations preferredAbility to evaluate options to solve technical, managerial, and operational problems based on relevant information, resources, experience, and knowledgeDemonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to lead presentations, training courses, and meetingsDemonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrityFluent English required; fluent French preferredHow to apply:

Send electronic submissions to FEWSNETKenya@gmail.comby January 19, 2015. Please include "Regional Field Accountant" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Regional Field Accountant – FEWS NET" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

????Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.??

Job ID: #806481 Country: Kenya Organization: Chemonics Job years of experience: 5-10 years Job type: Job How to apply HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. A service provided by

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