The main responsibilities of the Accounts Officer are:

• Prepare/review/payment of travel advances/ travel claim/ vouchers/journals/receipt voucher/ check and data entry in Maconomy and monthly reconcile
• Ensure project number and task code while charging the expenditure
• Ensure proper support documentation for all payments
• Prepare and process staff payroll in compliance with HR manual and prevailing remuneration tax calculation of Income Tax Act 
• Process final clearance payment of outgoing staff upon receiving complete documentation
• Review/monitor expenditures and ensure accurate bookings in Maconomy
• Facilitate fund requests and manage fund flow for office running cost
• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly, and end year office budget reports
• Ensure adherence to internal control, procedures, manuals, policies and recommend improvement
• Support annual audit process and follow-up with audit findings
• Support key staff on Office annual budget preparation
• Identifying & flagging financial risks & investigating these as/when needed.

Professional Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from a recognized university and/or (minimum) accounting qualification – CPA III
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in accounting/finance/audit, preferably with INGO experience.
• Adequate working experience with any ERP system (QuickBooks/SAGE/Other).
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office; specifically, MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. Familiarity with using TEAMs, Zoom, or other software for remote engagement an advantage)
• Knowledge of and interest in the humanitarian and development context in Kenya.
• Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in a challenging working environment.
• Excellence in English, oral and written.
  

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role, please submit your application quoting in the subject line the Job Title “Account Officer'' and attach a detailed CV with the correct e-mail address and telephone contacts. All written applications and CVs should be submitted via the email below: [email protected]