Program Accountant – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a Non-Profit Organization whose mission is to help build and support High Impact Businesses that provide sustainable economic opportunities is looking to recruit a

Program Accountant

.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the financial program functions reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Support in maintaining accurate financial records, including financial transactions, reconciling bank accounts, and preparing financial statements.

Support the Senior Finance Manager in ensuring proper disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local and donor regulations.

Support in ensuring the maintenance of program accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and following up on overdue accounts.

Support the preparation of periodical management reports like the expense tracker.

Assist in tracking program budgets, including monitoring budget adjustments.

Assist in the preparation and filing of program-related yearly tax returns, ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Support the preparation of program audits, such as gathering financial data and documentation and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Support the preparation of periodic program management and financial reports.

Follow up with vendors to provide receipts after payments and petty cash reconciliation.

Track program-related payments to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field.

Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.

Proficiency in Management systems.

Sound Interpersonal and Administration skills.

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