Accountant needed at African Guarantee Fund in Nairobi Kenya June 2014
African Guarantee Fund
Vacancy: Accountant
Reporting and appraisal: The Accountant reports to the Chief Financial Of?cer.
The Chief Financial Of?cer evaluates the Accountant’s performance based on achieved results.
Position Summary: The Accountant is responsible for preparing reliable and timely periodic ?nancial reports, compiling budgets and advising on the ?nancial performance of AGF.
The Accountant will also be expected to participate in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of accounting and internal control systems.
This is a key role within the Finance Department and the position holder is expected to focus on providing a high level of ?nancial and accounting support across AGF as well as achieving positive outcomes.
In addition to the ?nance roles, the accountant handles some administrative roles such as ?xed asset administration and of?ce administration processes such as acquisition of relevant licenses to ensure proper functioning of the of?ce.
Financial Management and Reporting
- Ensure production of timely, accurate and reliable ?nancial reports as and when required;
- Handling payments;
- Maintaining proper accounting records;
- Handling all tax matters in relation to compliance and non-statutory requirements;
- Provide guidance on accounting treatment of all administrative ?nancial transactions.
- Control the processing of mission expenditure advances and balances;
Administration
- Assisting in managing cash resources;
- Compiling the annual budget;
- Providing timely Accounting management information for decision making;
Budget preparation and implementation
- Draw up administrative budget; Monitor expenditure in accordance with AGF’s Policy and Procedures;
Fixed Asset Administration
- Effective administration and maintenance of the property accountability and control System.
In addition to the above duties, the Accountant may be required to perform other related or unrelated duties based on the company’s needs.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experiences
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting Option);
- Certi?ed Public Accountant (CPA–K), ACCA Finalist or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);
- A minimum of six years Accounting/Finance experience preferably in the ?nancial services sector.
Critical Competencies
- Pro?cient in SAGE accounting package;
- Strong grounding in IT with good knowledge of accounting systems;
- Analytical mindset;
- Results oriented and highly motivated;
- Good team leadership;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent knowledge of Kenyan tax law.
Eligibility: The position is open to nationals of Kenya Only.
Position Location: Nairobi
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae to recruitment@africanguaranteefund.com, quoting the position title.
Provide detailed of your current and expected remuneration.
Application deadline is Tuesday, 27th June, 2014.