Job Opportunity at IBTCI for Finance Manager / Accountant in Nairobi Kenya 2013
Company Profile
International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over eighty-five countries and has implemented over one hundred and fifty projects.
IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.
Position Summary
IBTCI is currently looking for a dedicated Mid-level Finance Manager / Accountant
to support a five-year project with USAID / Kenya and USAID / East Africa for Evaluation Services and Program Support of the health programs in the region.
The Mid-level Finance Manager / Accountant will be hired for the duration of the project and will be based in Nairobi.
This position is only open to permanent residents of Kenya.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor accuracy of budgets and provide suggestions for improving budgets.
- Maintain Accounting systems.
- Prepare and present financials and associated reports.
- Manage the A/R, A/P, P/R, general ledger and collection function.
- Must have good knowledge of general accounting theories, principles and practices with a solid knowledge of Government accounting.
- Establish and maintain accounting procedures and controls and monthly accounting calendar
- Support proposal activity and help to create pricing responses to RFP and RFQ’s.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or higher in Accounting or a related field.
- 5-7 years’ experience as a professional accountant, with experience in internal controls, auditing, and public financial management.
- Experience with international project accounting.
- Experience working with USAID and other major donors is preferred.
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
- Able to manage and reconcile complex accounts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel required.
To Apply:
Please send Curriculum Vitae (CV) by e-mail to: recruiting@ibtci.com, subject line: East Africa – Mid-level Accountant.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists will be contacted.