Monday, February 4, 2013

Project Accountant Job in KIsumu

Kenya Episcopal Conference
Catholic Secretariat
Kenya Aids Response Programme (KARP)

Vacancies
Job Descriptions for KEC TA Team Members

Main activities
The main activities for the team members can be grouped into three major categories which include:
1. Technical support to the local partner treatment facilities
2. Regional Mentorship
3. Reporting
 
Cross-Cutting Required Skills/qualities

These skills are necessary for all the team members due to the nature of team approach and operations
Suitable computer skills in Microsoft Word, power point and Excel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, and ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints effectively.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to facilitate learning experience using innovative training methodologies and mentor other clinical staff.
Have excellent facilitation skills with emphasis on adult learning techniques
Competent practitioners in their areas of specialization
Participate in the development of the continuation application documentation and breaking down of specific roles for direct reports.
Prepare monthly activity schedules as per the annual work plan
Must be mature, respectful and a person of attested integrity
Is a committed Christian
Is able to serve people of all types of temperament.

Project Accountant
Based in Kisumu

Duties and responsibilities
To plan, organize and implement accounting operations and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives


To ensure all functions and programs under charge are performed within established budgetary parameters, to include performing cost control activities, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control;
To prepare fiscal documentation regarding accounting activities, e.g., weekly, monthly and annual reports
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts for all funds
To plan, manage, coordinate, and implement the year end closing processes and procedures for the assigned accounting records; conducts year-end closing process; provides information to financial auditors; conducts standard internal audits of various accounting records;
To ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting standards and principles; ensures maintenance of proper audit trails and verification and reconciliation actions for all processed work
To evaluate receipts, expenditure forms, purchase orders, distributions, and disbursement orders for the purpose of ensuring compliance with policies
To perform verification and reconciliation tasks for invoices/ receipts/ balances according to department checks and balances procedures
Ensure proper set up and running of accounting systems
Compilation and combination of financial reports
Preparation of the audit file
Plans and directs the activities of accounts assistants engaged in themaintenance of a variety of accounting records and controls applicable to all financial transactions of the KEC-Catholic Secretariat and the US Grant requirements

Qualifications
Has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree Accounting option or its equivalent.
Has a minimum of CPA K professional qualification;
Excellent MS Excel and Ms Word

How to apply
Apply to the Secretary General, Kenya Episcopal Conference through email, attaching your application letter and detailed CV only to hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

Deadline: Friday, 8th February 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB. All the positions are based in Kisumu.