Lake Victoria Basin Commission SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) is a specialized Institution of the East African Community (EAC) established by the EAC Partner States through a negotiated Protocol for Sustainable Development of Lake Victoria Basin. The broad functions of LVBC are to promote, facilitate and coordinate activities of different actors towards sustainable development and management of natural resources of the Lake Victoria Basin.

LVBC Secretariat therefore hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for the following vacancy position, in respect with the quota system.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

(REF: EAC/LVBC/HR/12-13/01) - (1 Post)

TITLE OF THE POSITION:                    Senior Accountant

GRADE:                                               P2

REPORTS TO:                                      Deputy Executive Secretary (Finance &Administration)

DURATION OF CONTRACT:                  5 Years renewable once

STATION                                              LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To administer and manage all financial aspects of the Commission including documentation of all receipts and payments, assets and liabilities and safe custody of financial documents

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, organize, direct and control the accounting functions of the Commission;

2. Make proposals for policies, formulation of accounting procedures and strategies for Financial Administration;

3. Maintain the accounting system including integration of the stores and Fixed Asset Register;

4. Work with the Senior Budget Officer to ensure proper control of the LVBC budget execution;

5. Verify and control data Journal entries, posting to the general ledger;

6. Maintain appropriate ledgers and subsidiary ledgers;

7. Coordinate monthly payrolls and ensure accuracy and timely payments of the Commission’s services suppliers;

8. Prepare periodic management and statutory annual reports;

9. Forecast cash requirements/obligation as a basis of maintaining adequate funds;

10. Provide advice on financial management issues to the Deputy Executive Secretary (F&A);

11. Coordinate preparation of the LVBC financial statements for submission to the external auditors in accordance with the existing Financial standards; Rules and Regulations;

12. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Commission.

13. Perform any other work as may be assigned to by the Executive Secretary or Deputy Executive Secretary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

i. Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business Administration with specialization in Finance/Accounting or other related area and a Masters degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration required.

ii. Work experience with at least 7 years, preferably in International or Regional Organization; with at least 3 years at senior level.

iii.        Certification as a Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered financial Analysts (CFA) or equivalent.

iv.        Familiarity with Accounting ERPs preferably Sun Systems Accounting software is an added advantage.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

i.        Knowledge in the use of computers, and in particular, knowledge of Accounting Softwares like the “Sun-System” is a must ;

ii.        Ability to work in a team with good communication skills;

iii.        Must demonstrate high level of integrity, good interpersonal and communication skills;

iv.        Must be result oriented, with strong analytical, organization and decision-making skills.

REMUNERATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS

Dependent on the EAC Professional staff scale with corresponding benefits specified for them.

AGE LIMIT

The candidate must not be more than 54 years old.

HOW TO APPLY

Application accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone) should be sent to the undersigned. Applications may be sent by post office, deposited at LVBC Secretariat Office at the address below, or by email in word or PDF at recruitment@lvbcom.org . All applications must be submitted no later than 5^th June 2013.

The Executive Secretary,

Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,

P. O. Box 1510, 40100

Kisumu, Kenya.

Tel +254 57 202 387/894

Fax +254 27 202 6324

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

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P. O. Box 1096, Arusha, Tanzania.

E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org

Tel:  +255  27  2162100

Mob:  +255  752  899151

Fax:  +255  27  2162190

E-mail:  eac@eachq.org

Web:  http://www.eac.int

All applications should be received not later than 31^st May 2013.

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

EAC Secretariat shall only respond to short listed candidates.