European Committee for Agricultural Training Jobs in Kenya

CEFA – European Committee for Training and Agriculture (Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l’Agricoltura) is an Italian NGO, founded in 1972, whose works lays its foundation on the principles of solidarity and cooperation between different regions of the world in the name of Justice, Human Rights and Peace.



CEFA believes in strengthening local institutions, aiming to improve livelihood opportunities for local communities and households’ living conditions through capacity building, awareness raising and advocacy for the protection of vulnerable children and fundamental human rights.


Actually CEFA is running programs in 10 different Countries across Africa, Latin America and Europe.

Brief outline of the project: the project aims at strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in Kenya in compliance with the international standards and involving local authorities, all relevant stakeholders, civil society and the private sector.

CEFA is therefore looking for 1 well-qualified Accountant who shall work towards achieving the objectives of this project. The purpose of this position is to maintain operational efficiency in organizational and accountancy duties.

Responsibilities

  • Implement On the Job Training to support the capacity building of government staff and the improvement of their service provision;
  • Managing the day to day operational and administrative activities of the project ensuring timely response for issues requiring action;
  • Preparation and payment of staff salaries. Also prepare the staff statutory deductions i.e. NHIF, NSSF, PAYE and withholding Tax.;
  • Preparation and disbursement of funds transfer to the field;
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations;
  • Analyze and correct monthly accountability from partners and the field for further posting to the final monthly accountancy. Further ensures that the monthly accountancy reports are submitted on time to the Headquarters, Bologna;
  • Assist in the preparation of accounts for the organization’s annual audit and prepare the relevant project files for the auditors;
  • Supports the Project Manager in the preparation and follow up
    in budget planning, expenditure and reporting;
  • Make payment to suppliers;
  • Handling of the project’s petty cash;
  • Maintain an updated inventory of assets procured by the project ensuring proper tagging of the same;
  • Ensure effective documentation and filing of key project documents and data;
  • Assist in any other non-routine tasks as may be requested.

    Education, Competencies and Experience Requirements

  • ‘O’ level Minimum KCSE C plain
  • Degree in Accounting/Economics/Business or Diploma in social work with a 3 years’ field experience
  • CPA Part II
  • Relevant certification
  • Attention to detail, deadline oriented and confidentiality,
  • Data entry management and General math skills
  • Must have at least 3 years working experience in Accounting, preferably for local or International NGOs
  • Facilitation skills
  • Reporting Skills
  • Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Office Package)
  • Fluent in English and Swahili

    Functional Skills:

  • Team Work
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong organizational and problem solving skills with analytical approach
  • Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
  • Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines
  • Readiness to sign and abide to a Child protection policy
  • Readiness to commit and adhere to values, mission and vision of CEFA


    How to apply:


    Please send your CV with at least 2 relevant referees to the following email address: vacancies@cefakenya.com

    Please Note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted for the interview

    Specify as email subject the Title of the position: Project Accountant.

    Deadline: 25th of June 2018.

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