Project Accountant Job in Kenya

Closing
date: August 27, 2021 

Ref: BEC/HR/**4**/2021**

At Brooklyn Economic Consulting Ltd we provide rigorous Research, Data
Insights and Advisory Services to our clients. Using our academic and research
expertise, we have delivered functional solutions to our clients in the ever
changing business, social and development environment.

More about us, please visit our website www.becoconsulting.com

About the Job: We are looking for suitable candidate to fill the above
position in Nairobi/Nakuru, Kenya. The position reports to director. The
accountant will be responsible for daily finance management; review, &
reconciliation of general ledger, accounts payable & receivable, and cash
management activities; payroll processing, and ensuring accurate data capture
in the system and any other line task assigned.

Key responsibilities:

• Participating
  in firm business development services.


• Provide
  guidance to staff and budget holders to comply with donor requirements or
  accounting standards and organization policies.


• On a
  monthly basis review all transactions and reconcile the Accounts Payable
  and Accounts Receivable to the General ledger.


• Review the
  monthly Financial Reporting and Analysis reports per the reporting
  calendar and submit


• Reviews
  all invoices & ensures that all necessary support documentations are
  provided


• Reviews
  all invoices & ensures that all necessary support documentations are
  provided prior to posting in the accounting ledger


• Ensure
  payments to vendors are made in a timely manner within a reasonable lead
  time


• Ensure
  employee payroll data integrity through implementation of controls.


• Timely,
  accurate and efficient payroll management for all projects including WHT.


• Ensure that
  the monthly statutory payments (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF) and pension and that a
  copy of the payment acknowledgement is filed, are done on time with proper
  supporting documents


• Process
  all accruals; gratuity, Bonus, leave.


• Process
  monthly payments for temporary/Casual staff and Interns in a timely
  manner.



• Verifies
  all petty cash vouchers for accuracy & completeness


• Posts
  petty cash expenses in the accounting ledger


• Prepares a
  monthly reconciliation of the petty cash account


• Verifies
  all petty cash vouchers for accuracy & completeness


• Posts
  petty cash expenses in the accounting ledger


• Prepares a
  monthly reconciliation of the petty cash account


• Facilitate
  all audit processes availing documents as needed.


• When
  needed, handle logistical requests for the project.


• Support
  project planning and management of various new and ongoing projects.


• Manage
  each client needs and expectation for the project assigned.


• Other
  duties as may be allocated from time to time.

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and/ or MBA preferred.

· Bachelor’s Degree; Accounting, Finance, Administration, Economics and/ or
Relevant field.

· At least 2 years of experience in project accounting role.

· Able to effectively manage activities in a multi-cultural environment.

· Experience working with I/NGO’s and Public Sector is preferred.

Important

· Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification from recruitment
process.

How to Apply

How to apply

· Interested candidates
should apply by sending their cover letter, resume, highest certificate by 27^th August
2021 to jobs@becoconsulting.com

· All application will
be reviewed on rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

· All applications MUST be submitted
in PDF only.