FH Kenya Accountant Job in Marsabit

Aug 21, 2017

FH Kenya a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following vacant position:
 

Post Title: Accountant
 

Department: Finance
 

Location: Marsabit
 

Reports to: Field Accountant
 

Contract Duration: One year renewable
 

Applications closing date: 25th August 2017
 

 

Mission Statement: Motivated by Christ"s love, this position plays a key role in promoting the wholistic ministry of Food for the Hungry (FH) through the framework of the organization’s vision, “God called and we responded until physical and spiritual hungers ended worldwide.” 

In order to accomplish this vision, FH’s mission is to “walk with churches leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship with God and His creation.”
 

Position in the Organization: The Accountant reports hierarchically to the Field Accountant in Marsabit office.
 

Purpose of the Job: To provide support to the Field Accountant ensuring that grants are well monitored and in compliance with Donors Regulations.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure that FH accounting procedures are strictly followed in all Field transactions, and that Staff are exposed on and adhere to the accounting policies.


2. Approve all Marsabit Field payment authorisation vouchers, strictly adhering to FH financial policies.


3. Approve the petty Cash journal before it is keyed in the SUN System.


4. In liaison with the Field Accountant prepare monthly cash flows for Marsabit Field Office to ensure smooth running of the programmes.


5. Check and discuss with Managers cost centre/program reports resolutely handling any pertinent issues.


6. Ensure financial transactions in Marsabit adhere to FH policies


7. Prepare all Field journals, oversee that they are keyed in, check for accuracy and export to Nairobi by the 7th of the following month.


8. Ensure that all staff and program advances are accounted for promptly according to policy guidelines.


9. Check and authenticate Staff and Program Manager’s expense reports.


10. Ensure that accounts receivable and accounts payable are kept current at all times.


11. Ensure that all vehicle log sheets are correctly maintained and submitted on time for the monthly report processing.


12. Ensure that all field journals are adequately backed up, keyed into the computer and exported to Nairobi by the 7th of the following month.


13. Be responsible for the safety and efficient operation of petty cash and bank accounts in Marsabit ensuring that there is optimum cash management.


14. Be alert for any fraud or forgery and report immediately any accounting anomaly to the FH/K management.


15. Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor or FH/K management.

Qualifications / Experience (Minimum)

1. CPA Part III or ACCA Finalist


2. Knowledge in Sun System will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating their current or expected salary), updated CV with three referees, day telephone contacts to: Human Resource Manager Email address: hr-fhkenya@fh.org latest by 25th August 2017.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.