Accountant at VSF Germany

VSF Germany seeks to recruit a well rounded, qualified and well experienced Accountant to be part of the VSF Germany Regional Office Support team. Initial contract will be for 12 months with possibility of extension dependant on performance and/ or funding. This position is designed to be 60% field and 40% at Regional office in Nairobi. The post holder will undertake the following duties/ responsibilities:

Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:

• Support program team in development of project budget, reviews and forecasts,
• Prepare donor finance reports as per donor requirement
• Capacity building of project accountants through trainings
• Review expense documents to ensure adequacy and completeness of documents before payments/ transfers are processed and before expenses are imported in Navision accounting software
• Support internal and external audits both at regional office and in country offices
• Filing and Accounting data management.
• Oversee proper and efficient cash management
• Grant Management- Prepare customized management financial reports from time to time

Person Requirements/qualifications

• At least a degree in accounting or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Qualifications as a Certified Public Accountant will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years hand-on experience in accounting/finance. Experience working with Non Governmental Organization(s) will be an added advantage,
• Computer literacy with good command in Microsoft office a must
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of any accounting software is an added advantage
• Ability to work in a diverse team, impartiality and able to work under strict deadlines.