Accountant at American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Reporting to the Regional Finance and Administration Manager and based at ARO, the accountant will support the Finance and Administration function of AFSC in financial management and accounting.

The position works with finance officers to ensure that AFSC’s funds are well managed with integrity, accuracy and completeness in fund management

Key responsibilities

• Maintenance of office petty cash, updating the petty cash books, monthly summaries, ensuring enough float and ensuring vouchers are properly signed and filed.
• Support staff in banking and reconciliation of advances.
• Advance management. Disburse and ensure travel/advance reconciliation within 10 days of the return of the officer from the trip.
• Evaluating and processing cash requests for all projects and ensuring funds are available for project implementation
• Uploading soft copies of all payables for online payment
• Budget requests, wire transfers to partners, forex exchange and ensure sufficient bank balances
• Payroll management for the Regional office, Kenya and Somalia Staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any other business-related field.
• CPA (II) or equivalent professional qualification in finance/accounting
• At least three years of relevant experience with good computer skills and knowledge of accounting systems