Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Oct 29, 2016
    Deadline: Nov 4, 2016
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    OGRA Foundation is a tax-exempt, Kenyan Non-governmental Organization founded in 2000 as a youth development group. In 2005, it was elevated to a full-fledged NGO to enable it expand its reach within Nyanza Province. OGRA Foundation continues to grow from strength to strength, touching lives, making a difference on a day-to-day basis in the smallest way poss...
    Read more about this company

     

    Accountant

     

    Overall Job Function: To ensure accurate financial accounting & reporting of the financial progress of project, investigate variances, approve expenses, and ensure that various projects billings are issued and payments made in accordance with OGRA Foundation’s financial policies and procedures.

     

    Key Responsibilities:

     

    • Creates project accounts in the accounting system and maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders;
    • Performs accurate transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts;
    • Reviews weekly timesheets for work related to project;
    • Verifies and approves payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers and suppliers’ invoices and account totals related to the project;
    • Ensures prompt and effective investigation of project variances and submit variance reports to programme Accountant;
    • Prepares and submits donor financial reports related to project;
    • Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports and provides expenditure updates relating to  project activities;
    • Ensures timely preparation of work plans and budgets estimates for projects on quarterly and annual basis;
    • Monitors and analyzes project expenditures with respect to approved budgets and work plans;
    • Prepares timely and accurate monthly bank reconciliations relating to project activities;
    • Prepares and verifies travel documentation and payments of per diem and other allowances related to project activities
    • Compiles and verifies requests for direct payment and/or advance relating to project activities;
    • Prepares and maintains updated ledgers and inventories of supplies and non-expendable property for the project;
    • Initiates and implements cost management initiatives across the entire project operations and key results areas;
    • Ensures project compliance with regulatory and donor requirements; and manages relationship with external stakeholders for strategic advantages;

     

    Requirements:

     

    • Bachelor degree in Business field such as accounting, finance, etc.
    • CPA III / ACCA part 2
    • 3 years of experience in projects finance and accounting & reporting;
    • Experienced in financial budgeting and strategy; business evaluation and advice, risk management and corporate governance, managed statutory requirements¸ financial accounting and reporting
    • Strong financial management, corporate risks management and capital project appraisal skills;
    • Sound knowledge of NGO donor compliance regulations
    • Budgeting skills
    • Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within resource and time constraints;
    • Knowledge of Financial and ERP systems

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants are invited to send their applications to recruitment@ografoundation.org with the position applied for as the subject line on or before Friday 4th November 2016 latest 12 noon. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. OGRA Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Apply Now
  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at OGRA Foundation Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail