Accountant at Chemonics International

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are cleared.
• Make payments and ensure that all supporting documentation and approvals are accurate.
• Review Travel Advance Requests (TAARs) and expense reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter all accounting transactions into the accounting software (Abacus) and ensure proper coding.
• Prepare coding sheets for review by the Senior Accountant, and for approval by the Chief of Party as well as process payment on Bank and Mobile-Money platforms.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with VAT reporting requirements
• Facilitate provision of information and documentation during audits
• Ensure all transactions follow USAID rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance and Accounts Specialist to achieve the Project’s goals and objectives

Job Qualifications

• A bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Commerce, with a minimum of CPA II.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of USAID regulations
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and preparation of graphs, tables, charts with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Accounting softwares such as ABACUS, Quickbooks etc.

Level of Effort and Location

This is a short-term (immediate hire) position ending in September 2018 ,and will be based out of Nairobi, Kenya with intermittent local travel

Supervision

The Accountant, will report to the Finance and Accounting Specialist