Accountant Job in Kakuma, Kenya

Accountant 

Action Living Fund(ALF)is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Accountant based in Kakuma Refugee Camp- Kenya

Major Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility is to prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule

Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures

Analyze Income and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a

monthly basis

Prepare monthly account reconciliations

Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances

Assist with financial and Project audits

Assist with preparing donor reports and corporate reporting requirements

Assist with quarterly reports; analyzing and correcting discrepancies

Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls

Other projects as assigned

Required Skills & Qualities:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance

Strong understanding of accounting theory

CPA designation preferred

2+ years accounting/finance experience; CPA a plus, but not required

Experience in the NGO industry preferred

Highly detail oriented and organized in work

Ability to meet assigned deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus

Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish

objectives

Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

Excellent Psychometric Aptitude Ability Test(PAAT)

Remuneration:                            

USD 2030 pm, Group Life & Medical cover & 21 days annual Leave.

Application Procedure.

Send Cover letter and CV to hr@actionlivingfund.org with Accountant – Kakuma Refugee Camp in the subject line to be received by 10/05/2012