Assistant Project Accountant

1 Post

Reporting to the Financial Management Specialist, the scope of work of the Assistant Project Accountant will be to assist the Financial Management Specialist (FMS) in handling all financial matters. Be custodian of all financial documents and information.

Tasks to be performed:

• Manage the computerised Accounting System under the control of the FMS.
• Preparation of all payment vouchers in accordance with the Government guidelines and in line with World Bank guidelines issued from time to time.
• Maintaining the Cash Book and Petty Cash Book for Project Expenses and Receipts. Making payments though issuance of Cheques and Cash.
• Ensure Petty Cash reimbursement is done on a timely manner.
• Keeping the Vote Book up-to date through daily posting of expenses and commitments.
• Preparation of Journal entries for posting into the General Ledger.
• Preparation of monthly Bank reconciliations.
• Assist FMS to prepare monthly payroll for staff.
• Assist FMS to prepare annual Budget and Revised Budget as per the approved work plan.
• Preparation of Cash Flow forecasts.
• Assist FMS to prepare annual financial statements and other quarterly financial reports including Financial Monitoring Report.
• Preparation of supporting documents for withdrawal applications sent to World Bank.
• Follow up with Ministry of Finance for replenishment of Project Account.
• Custodian of payment vouchers for the Project.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the FMS.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Have a minimum three (3) years experience in a busy accounting office and demonstrated knowledge of public sector finance.
• CPA Part 2 with demonstrated knowledge of public sector finance and a minimum five (5) years experience in a busy accounting office may also be considered.
• Should have a first degree in Finance or Accounting or have CPA (K) qualifications Possess high level of integrity and responsibility.
• Should have good analytical, organizational skills and communication skills.
• Should be computer literate and have knowledge of basic software packages and accounting packages (Ms Word, Excel, Quickbooks etc)
• Two (2) years experience working on a World Bank-funded Project or other donor funded project would be an added advantage.

Applications to be sent (curriculum vitae with details of your qualifications, experience, day and evening telephone numbers, email address and names of three referees) so as to reach the undersigned on or before 13th March 2012.

Project Manager,
Project Implementation Unit
Financial and Legal Sector Technical Assistance Project
P.O Box 34542 - 00100
7th Floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower
Building No.19 Monrovia Street/University Way,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Procurement Specialist, FLSTAP
For: Financial Secretary