Echo Network Africa Hiring Accountant

The Accountant will be responsible for daily processing of Accounting transactions, data entry into Sage ERP, financial reporting, taxation and statutory compliance and supporting in ensuring a smooth flow of the day to day operations in the Division.

KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accountant is responsible for:
· Data entry, Verification and posting of all Accounting transactions into Sage ERP software.
· Tying subsidiary ledgers to the GL balances and cleaning the Trial balance, analyzing the subsidiary ledgers
· Verification of internal requisitions, LPO requests and Payment vouchers.
· Timely preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports and annual financial statements for the Institution.
· Supporting in streamlining the financial processes and operations
· Preparation of cash flow forecasts for the institution on weekly and monthly basis.
· Ensuring all payment requisitions received in the division are processed as required.
· Preparation of monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations.
· Maintenance of the fixed assets register and reconciliation of assets.
· Providing financial backup support to programmes operations
· Participate in the Budget preparation for the Division, Institution and ensuring budgetary monitoring & control
· Supporting the preparation of Audit schedules and final financial statements using relevant IFRSs.
· Filing all statutory returns to KRA (withholding tax, VAT, P.A.Y.E, etc.) and other statutory bodies (NHIF, NSSF and HELB returns) before the set deadlines.
· Processing institutional payroll transactions if assigned
· Preparation of Invoices for rental incomes and raising ETR receipts for the same.
· Filing and safe custody of Accounting documents
· Undertaking periodic physical verification of stationery , Assets and other Institutional supplies
· Participate in fundraising initiatives of the institution and ensuring that donor funds are utilized according to the approved budgets and compliance with grant agreements.
· Support in the procurement of goods and services in the Division
· Post invoices on goods received using the ERP on procurement
· Supervision of Accounts Assistant and any intern in the Division
· Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC

· Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent.

· Masters in Finance or Management is an added advantage

PROFESSIONAL:

· Minimum CPA 3 finalist

EXPERIENCE

· 3 years’ experience, 2 in a busy donor-related organization.

· Grants management skills desired.

· Experience in budgeting and reporting.

· Proficient in using financial and Accounting systems like ERP Sage software

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

· Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· High integrity and ethical conduct

· Confidential

· Self-driven and reliable

· Goal oriented

· Able to work under strict deadlines

· Adaptive to new Technology

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The job holder is accountable to the Finance & Investment Manager.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

The job holder supervises the following:

· Assistant Accountant

· Finance Intern

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY/ CONTACTS

· Access to all relevant Institutional data, information and records.

· All Focus Area assets.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Certificate of Good Conduct

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