Friday, November 29, 2013

The Green Belt Movement Project Accountant Job in Kenya


Reports To: Finance and Administration Manager
 Financial Planning    Financial ReportingFinancial Accounting for Business units.Payment approvalsCash flow managementDonor ReportingKey Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

1. Financial Planning

Preparation of the programs Budgets on an annual basis. Preparation of donor budgets for proposals in collaboration with the programs Team. Maintain budgets within the system for the business arm of GBMPrepare and submit donor budget for proposals to FAM within set   deadlines.Preparation of Annual Budgets for programmes & the organization in collaboration with the FAMPreparation of Management Accounts in collaboration with the FAM on a monthly & Quarterly basis.  Preparation of Management Accounts for the business arm of the organization on a Monthly & quarterly basis.Prepare and submit donor reports to FAM within set deadlines. Ensure that all income received is reported on a timely basis. Ensure that all cost are within the donor budgetFollow up on donor receipts.Budget uploads for all new grants for 2013Clearance of the due to and due from accounts.Timely approval of  paymentsTimely Review and approval of payrollAppraisal of Admin & Finance  requests to ensure cost effectivenessEnsure proper calculation of payrollTime generation of payroll calculation and reportsEnsuring Full recoveries are made i.e. Management of staff debtorsPerformance of accurate payroll reconciliationsTimely remittance of statutory deductions from payroll and vendors.Conduct daily cash counts.Timely preparation and processing of all bank reconciliations.Up to date fixed asset register.Calculation of monthly depreciation charge.  Ensure that all assets are adequately insured. Carry out biannual asset count. Preparation of Assets disposal list and forward to FAM for Board Approval on an annual basis.Key Technical Skills Required to fulfill the Job:Bachelor’s DegreeMinimum CPA 2 Qualification or EquivalentProject Accounting ExperienceFinancial Accounting Experience Hands on experience of systems dynamics and/or quick books desirable.Financial Management - Ability to prepare budget documents and reportsAdaptability/Flexibility:  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, or requirementsInformation/Records Administration:   Ability to compile, assimilate, organize, and store printed and electronic information.  Ability to review, compile and analyze information to prepare reports.Building Trust:   Ability to create a work environment that encourages staff to practice respect, demonstrate open communication and promote accountabilityMultitasking – Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities with calm and resolve and exude confidence and assertivenessCommunication:  Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.Strategic thinking: Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues Consulting: Able to influence people, policy and processes. Analytical & problem solving:  Excellent problem solving abilities Attention to Detail:  Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely.Understanding the Business:  Perceives the impact and implications of decisions on the value chain and on the competition.Send your application letter and a detailed CV INDICATING current and expected salary to jobs@greenbeltmovement.org by close of business on 6th December 2013 .

Applications without the minimum requirements will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates with be communicated to.

GBM is an equal opportunity employer

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