World Vision International Grant Accountant Jobs in Kenya

World Vision International Grant Accountant Jobs in Kenya



With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Budget Monitoring

  • Offer financial advice and facilitation of project team to undertake activities

  • Ensure strict adherence to the approved budgets and the grant guideline by the donor

  • Deepen the understanding about the donor’s regulation on financial management based on the advice by Japan Grant Supervisor

  • Ensure vendors are paid within the stipulated time

  • Ensure staff advances are properly managed

  • Analyse grant financial performance and advice management

  • Review grants procurement requests for budget availability and coding

  • Ensure assets purchased through donor funds are properly utilized and safe guarded

    Monitoring and Compliance

  • Monitor Project expenses against the approved budget.

  • Reconcile timesheets with payroll for the project staff under grants.

  • Ensure donor regulations are adhered to for the assigned projects.

  • Support and coordinate grants end closure processes

    Financial Reporting:

  • Preparation monthly site financial reports to the grant finance manager for consolidation

  • Prepare management reports for decision making purposes

  • Review receipts, vouchers and journal listings to ensure proper use of the fund

  • Prepare and implement the Agreed Upon Procedure (AUP) in line with the Grant guideline and the donor’s regulations.

  • Ensure monthly accrual of completed activities

  • Support and participate in year- end processes

    Risk Management

  • Identify
    finance risks facing the grant and share with management

  • Support with implementing mitigation measures for the identified risks.

  • Support with internal and external audits done on the grant

  • Provide relevant information for audit responses

  • Follow up on implementation of audit recommendations

  • Provide and maintain grants financial information for safe custody and access

    Administration

  • Ensure smooth and efficient running of the office facilities

  • Attend program technical meetings and give feedback and updates on financial aspect of the assigned grants.

  • Ensure good storage of financial reports and records in line with the WVK and donor requirements

  • Ensure all copies of final signed Grant agreements documents between donors and WVK is available on file

    Other

  • Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Finance or related field

  • CPA Section 4

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

  • Practical experience of using SUN system accounting Software is preferred

  • Advanced excel and analytical skills

  • Compatibility with WV's Mission, ethos, policies and core values.

  • A team player.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International Grant Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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