AATF NGO Accountant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

AATF NGO Accountant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya


Overall Purpose

  • Provide support in the execution of financial services of TAAT Projects (Maize Compact and Policy Enabler) and other institutional activities ensuring effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of financial services.
  • Ensure promotion of a client-oriented approach consistent with AATF rules and regulations.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate, timely, complete and reliable periodical financial reports and ensure that all financial transactions comply with set company policies and procedures as well as development partners' regulations.

    Duties end Responsibilities

  • Ensure full compliance with AATF rules, regulations, and policies on financial activities, financial recording/reporting system and follow-up on Board and audit recommendations;
  • Assist with the implementation of effective internal controls, proper functioning of a client-oriented financial resources management system;
  • Ensure full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other standards;
  • Preparation of TAAT project financial reports for management and respective donors;
  • Prepare donor reports for the TAAT Project and any reports that may be required by Management in relation to the project - this includes maintaining a schedule of funds status for each partner;
  • Compute, withhold. account and ensure timely remittance of all payroll deductions and taxes.

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance. Commerce.
  • Accounting, or other related subject; CPA-K, ACCA etc. and member of a professional accounting body; Five 15) years' experience In finance; Knowledge of financial requirements by some donors such as the African Development Bank CAM);
  • Knowledge of accounting packages such as Sun System, SAGE, Pastel, QuickBooks etc;
  • Thorough understanding of
    International Financial Reporting Standards and various regional statutory requirements and their application.

    Key Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledge of and ability to work with different financial controls, systems and regulations including taxation requirements, financial reporting requirements, etc;
  • Strong financial management and accounting skills and business acumen;
  • Ability to work with different schedules and to meet stringent deadlines;
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

    How to apply

  • Submission of Applications Candidates are invited to visit our website online to access the full job description and to send their applications on or before 31st October, 2010 to aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org and clearly indicate on the email subject ACCOUNTANT - TAAT.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  • The African Agricultural Technology Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Nis committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds and any other diversity groups whose diversity is within AATF means to apply and become a part of the organization.

  • For more information and job application details, see; AATF NGO Accountant Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

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