CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Women Educational Researchers of Kenya
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 23 Jan 2015

Background:

The Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK) is a professional association of researchers committed to democratic principles and the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion or gender with interest in education, gender and development. The goal of WERK is to build a gender equitable Kenyan society through linking research to action and advocacy.

Position:Accounts Officer

Overall Responsibility:

Financial administration of WERK in accordance to the highest ethical standards and internationally recognized financial reporting practices (IFRS), and support WERK finances, including preparation of all monthly management reports. In both, you will ensure that all financial management practices, reports, accounting records and databases, financial statements and documentation are accurate, complete, well organized and conformed to WERK policies, reporting and procedural standards.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, prepare monthly reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs and report on variance;
2. Prepare and submit accurate, high quality professional financial monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Reports to the Executive Officer in a timely basis;
3. Advise the program and administration departments on the budgeted expenditures, financial commitments and forecasts regularly, and contribute to annual/quarterly budget development and reporting for various programs;
4. Support the development and updating of financial policies, procedures and standards, including keeping abreast of new financial and tax laws in accordance to legal requirements and the best financial practices, and ensure that all staff are well informed in their use;
5. Ensure that all financial transactions (including grant disbursement) and data are correctly implemented according to policies and procedures;
6. Ensure that all financial documents are accurately supported, approved and coded, and that all cheque books, cheque list, petty cash, LPOs are maintained correctly;
7. Ensure that staff payroll administration is verified for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments such as PAYE, NHIF, NSSF and pension are made on a timely basis;
8. Manage banking, accounts and balances effectively and efficiently, including undertaking monthly bank reconciliations, foreign exchange management and cash flow management in a timely manner;
9. Support management of donor funding and disbursements, and ensure acknowledgment of receipts and financial reporting is accurate, professional and timely;
10. Scrutinize project plans, budgets, financial statements and reports of partner organizations and grantees as required, and provide financial advice/training as needed and,
11. Ensure that WERK is compliant with all legal requirements regarding taxation, returns, fees and other financial statutory requirements;
12. Undertake periodic checks of assets and stores, and prepare reports on the same for management;
13. Prepare for and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit;
14. Maintain well organized physical and electronic archive of financial documentation stretching back at least seven years in secure location;
15. Support the Program Heads and Executive Officer in undertaking all finance and budget related responsibilities.

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, with CPAK/ACCA;
2. Active member of ICPAK;
3. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice in an NGO with multiple donor funding;
4. Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles;
5. Strong computer skills and use of Quick Books (or related accounting computer applications) and Excel.

Key Competencies

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Highly organized in work

· Ability to act and operate independently with minimal supervision

· Excellent administrative and management skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

How to apply:

How to apply:

Interested candidates, please submit your applications by January 23, 2015 by email to: werk@werk.co.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.