Job Opportunities at Nasanyanait irrigation Project

Location: Napetet – Turkana County

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds

Reports to: Enterprise Manager

The Accountant to be based in Napetet and working within the framework of Nasanyanait irrigation project, the incumbent will have to be responsible for the following as his/her primary duties:

Accounting Role

• Being in charge of preparing and keeping cashbooks/journals and developing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. Receiving and filing project correspondence/documents (especially financial correspondence/documents) and circulating them – if so required – only to board and Donor/Partner staff as required.
• Assist in logistical and procurement activities as required
• Facilitating, supporting and assisting in all internal control mechanisms and audit-related activities.
• Facilitating, supporting and assisting in processing project-related payments.
• Ensuring proper documentation of enterprise-related activities.
• Ensuring proper filing of all project related documentation with necessary back ups
• Handling and management of petty cash
• Calculating and submitting local tax returns and other statutory payments in a timely manner
• Maintaining the payroll based on approved time sheets and other Project requirements
• Completing Bank reconciliations and documenting all financial transactions
• Identifying business development opportunities for Nasanyanait and discussing their implementation as required
• Conducting market research activities and designing market analysis as required
• The Accountant will perform all duties related to his/her position and additional duties that may be assigned from time to time

The Person Shall Have:

• Demonstrate dedication and commitment to support Nasanyanait realization of organizational goals
• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, commerce, Accounting, Economics or other finance-related diploma or at least holder CPA 2
• At least 2 years’ related work experience in management of commercial enterprise.
• Must have practiced accounting/finance and business development
• Good understanding of accounting principles and reporting skills
• Good written and oral command of English
• Good knowledge of IT skills especially MS Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and Database management; Email and Internet
• Ability to work under pressure and to follow strict deadlines
• Strong business development and portfolio growth skills and experience
• Demonstrate ability to work under very harsh conditions
• Strong commitment to business ethics and values