Dexis Consulting Group Accountant - USAID/Kenya Mission Organizational Development Support Jobs in Kenya

Dexis Consulting Group Accountant - USAID/Kenya Mission Organizational Development Support Jobs in Kenya

About the Position

Dexis is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the USAID/Kenya Mission Organizational Development Support (MODS) project.

The purpose of this contract is to provide organizational development and capacity building technical assistance to strengthen the role and capacity of local development organizations, existing local Kenyan entities, and local governments to foster locally led development and implementation of sustainable development programs.

This is a full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The start date is immediate.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain bank balances up-to-date and reconcile accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Request funds, as necessary, through wire transfers from the home office.
  • Enter accounting transactions into QuickBooks software on a daily basis.
  • Close accounting transactions on the last day of each month and send transaction detail to home office accounting unit.
  • Respond without delays to home office accounting questions or concerns.
  • Verify vendor and subcontractor invoices and make sure all supporting documents are received and correct and monitor vendor balances.
  • Issue and send payments to vendors and beneficiaries.
  • Complete payroll on a monthly basis.
  • Process travel advances to project staff and follow-up on outstanding balances.
  • Verify and process expense reports generated by project staff.
  • Produce necessary financial reports for the Chief of Party and Home Office.
  • Maintain electronic and hard copies of all accounting documentation.

    Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in accounting and financial management for US government-funded projects.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience living and working in Kenya.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

    Preferred Requirements
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Fluency in spoken and written Kiswahili
  • Kenyan nationals strongly preferred.

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 8th November 2019
  • At Dexis, staff are empowered to be part of the decision-making process and collaborate with colleagues and management across the company to satisfy our clients.
  • We create transparency in our operations with our clients and employees; and we offer our people opportunities to grow and challenge themselves in meaningful ways.
  • Dexis follows a "find a way or make a way" business directive, and we’re paving the way for innovative management solutions in the global development and security assistance arenas worldwide.
  • As a Dexis employee you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored.
  • If you are passionate about this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the apply for this job online button.
  • Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
  • Dexis is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the US Armed Forces.
  • For more information and job application details, see; Dexis Consulting Group Accountant - USAID/Kenya Mission Organizational Development Support Jobs in Kenya

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