Expense BookKeeper Job vacancy at One Acre Fund in Nairobi Kenya 2013
Vacancy: Expense BookKeeper
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function: Finance
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description
One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly.
In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take position in the organization as Bookkeepers.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Contract Details: Permanent and subject to performance
Candidate Profile
Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):
- Completion and good results in high school and college
- 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar capacity, with excellent references
- Accounting/Finance background preferred; CPA not necessary but useful
- Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills
- Attention to detail
- Good computer literacy and database management abilities
- Quick learner and team player
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
- A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively
- Good organizational skills
- A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity
- Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision
Bookkeeper Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage Books accounts
- Record and update accounts using source documents, using proper description, location and code
- Verify and reconcile cash balances for all accounts if there are discrepancies
- Get approval of month-end account balances from all account holders
- Submit the Books each month on time
- Track and file all payment documentation
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Competitive Salary.
Benefits: Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Bookkeeper (Expenses) + the place you heard of the position).
Interested applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 26th of September 2013.