Monday, October 31, 2011

PLAN INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANT JOB IN HOMABAY KENYA

ACCOUNTANT
Short Term Contract Based in Homabay
Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development
organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is
committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives
and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a childcentered
community development approach.
The successful candidate will be required to implement the corporate financial
systems and capacity development of CBO/partners in financial accounting.
He/she will liaise with the relevant Country Office staff and the community to
facilitate required processes. The incumbent will report to the Senior
Accountant.
Employment is on a three month short term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all financial commitments against budgets and in compliance
with Plan policies and procedures.
• Processing of all financial transactions in the General Ledger
• Preparation of financial reports.
• Provide accurate and timely preparation of reconciliation for cash,
payroll, receivables and payables accounts.
• Enhance financial capacity of CBO/Partners working with Plan.
• Maintain and manage all financial documents.
• Verify and report physical existence of assets

Qualifications, experience and skills
• CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting

• At least 3 years accounting experience – preferably in an NGO
• Well versed in computerized accounting applications
• Ability to work and fit within a team environment
• Acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Good communication and facilitation skills
• Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills
Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights
of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection
standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our
Child Protection Policy.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position and would like to be a part
of it in our commitment to children, please send updated curriculum vitae and
three references to the attention of the Program Unit Manager, Homabay or

email to homabay.po@plan-international.org to be received latest by 02nd
November 2011. Your envelope or email should bear the title/reference
“TEMPORARY ACCOUNTANT – HOMABAY PROGRAM UNIT” as the subject.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.