DAI Accountant Jobs in Kenya
DAI Accountant Jobs in Kenya
Tasks & Responsibilities Prepares vendor and payroll tax forms and ensure these are submitted in a timely manner
Prepares and submits monthly reconciliation reports for review
Monitors and reports on partner/vendor payment schedules and obligations
Assists in preparing information for any contractual financial reporting requirements (if applicable)
Conducts daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with DAI’s regulations
Ensures backup documentation is uploaded to relevant system according to set deadlines
Ensures that accounting policies and practices are carried out in accordance with the Kenyan Tax Code; activity internal controls are established and implemented in accordance with DAI policies, USAID rules/regulations, and the terms of the contract
Initiates wire requests for field activity implementation
Verifies vendor invoices for accuracy
Verifies accuracy of expenses, and activity accounting codes
Ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements, checks, and wire transfer payments
Performs monthly bank reconciliations and routinely monitors bank account balances
Compiles backup documentation for all activity related transactions, and ensures completeness and appropriate review and approvals are documented, scans and uploads the backup documents in DAI archiving systems
Responsible for maintaining file management systems for soft and hard copy documentation
Ensures petty cash is maintained according to maximum petty cash policy, and that all petty cash procedures are followed
Uses DAI’s Field Accounting system (FAS), cloud software for backup documentation, and DAI’s operations system (TAMIS)
Communicates with the Finance and Operations Lead and Project Management on troubleshooting technical issues.
Prepares project expense vouchers (for all offices) ensuring accuracy of expense coding.
Ensures that taxes are paid, tracked, recorded, and reported to Kenyan tax authorities and USAID.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at a minimum.
8+ years of relevant experience and progressive responsibility in finance and accounting; experience working on USAID-funded activities preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement, local subcontract agreements, etc.)
Demonstrated report writing skills in English is required.
Computer literate with e-mail and word processing. Excellent knowledge of MS Excel.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks and work as part of a team.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; DAI Accountant Jobs in Kenya
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