Accounts Assistant Kenya

TITLE: Accounts Assistant
PROGRAM/OFFICE: Kenya
REPORTS TO: Finance Manager

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform accounting duties assisting the project accounting team to maintain an efficient and accurate accounting function preparation of financial reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a timely and accurate filling system for all financial documents.
• Prepare & process payment vouchers and checks.
• Review payment vouchers to ensuring completeness & accuracy.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Track travel advances and expense reports submissions.
• Assist with the tracking of advance balances.
• Assist with the preparation of audit documents.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports.
• Assist in ensuring donor financial regulations are followed.
• Assist in ensuring the integrity of the financial and accounting and finance systems at all times
• Assist in the data input for the accounting and finance system.
• Any other assigned responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• A University Degree in Accounting
• CPA II & Accounting Experience.
• Computer Training particularly, Microsoft word, Excel required
• Proficient in QuickBooks accounting software.
• 2 years’ experience in accounts.
• Experience in NGO accounting & exposure to USAID and other major donors, (Their financial regulations /reporting requirements).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ledger entries, banking procedures, financial filing systems
• Ability to handle, cashbook and accounts up to balance sheet level
• Excellent mathematical and accounting ability.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work diplomatically across different cultures.
• Discretion and discipline.
• Adapt to collaborative/team work environment.
• Honest and dependable.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Accounts Assistant Kenya