Project Accountant at IntraHealth International

Summary of Role

To provide support to the Kenya office accounting function through management of the General ledger records; compiling monthly accruals; processing and posting month end adjusting journals; compilation of periodic project expenditure reports and management of Duty & Tax exemption processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission and review of travel advances issued to staff and Regional Float accountabilities.
• Compile accruals in relation to all unpaid obligations at month end
• Prepare adjusting journals for month-end accruals for approval and posting to the Accounting system.
• Generate Adjusting Journal Vouchers (AJVs) for all approved Travel Reimbursement Forms (TRFs), Regional Floats and other forms of accountabilities.
• Co-ordinate field financial reporting process to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reports.
• Ensure the General Ledger is up to date in relation to AJVs for approved Travel Reimbursement Forms (TRFs), returned monies and other forms of accountabilities.
• Manage the Duty and Tax exemptions process and ensure compliance with the organizations’ policies and donor regulations.
• Compile the monthly DA1 monitoring register and the Annual VAT Report.
• Oversee the management of the petty cash adhering to laid down policies and procedures.
• Prepare Bank reconciliations and submit for review and approval.
• Provide support in compilation of various donor and internal management finance reports.
• Manage the Receivables accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Education, Experience & Personality requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least four years’ experience in busy accounting department.
• Previous exposure and experience in USAID rules & regulations.
• Experience in donor funded organization is required.
• CPA 111 qualification.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel is required.
• High integrity, honesty, initiative and team-player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Summary of Benefits

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.