Accounts Assistant Internship at Farm Concern International

Ref: FCI – HR-001-2018

Responsibilities

• Account payables
  • Make payments to utilities and suppliers and maintain accounts for creditors
  • Enter all transactions into the accounting system (ERP) identify the proper account codes for each transaction.
  • Receive and process all invoices, expense reports and requests for payment.
  • Process statutory deductions of NSSF, NHIF and PAYE and remit as per set timelines.
  • Collect and verify timesheets, check for project codes and approvals.
  • Verify expense reports and ensure timely payment of travel advances / settlement of expenses
  • Ensure full verification and reconciliation of payables
• Accounts Receivable
  • Assist in the billing and invoicing of donors and partners
  • Verify status of payments with clients and banks
  • Ensure full verification and reconciliation of receivables
• Cash Management and Banking
  • Ensure that petty cash is managed efficiently and controls are observed
  • Verify petty cash vouchers and field expenses
  • Ensure full verification and reconciliation of bank statements
• Audit, Annual Accounts and Tax Returns
  • Assist with tax computations and tax returns for all categories of tax.
  • Assist in financial and statutory reporting
  • Act as a custodian of accounting records, ledgers, revenues and operating expenses.
  • Assist in the preparation of the Fixed Asset Register and inventory control
  • Assist in preparation of accounts and other documentation for external audit.
  • Assist in internal audit process and compliance with administrative controls.
  • Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times.
• Project Support
  • Assist in preparation of project budgets
  • Provide project financial reports and statements to programme team as required
  • Assist project managers in the financial management of projects
  • Assist in the management of project assets

Requirements

• A professional accounting qualification – CPA(K)
• At least one years’ experiences in accounting
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and good report writing skills.
• High proficient with proven analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability in financial statements analysis with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English & Kiswahili.
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.