Programme Accountant at SOS Children's Villages

We seek to recuit a Programme Accountant based at SOS CV KE Eldoret.

Responsibilities

The Programme Accountant will undertake various duties which include and are not limited to the following:-

• Prepares cheques, reviews payment vouchers and checks petty cash payments.
• Ensures that all invoices are paid promptly to protect the reputation of SOS Children’s Villages Programme.
• Prepares Bank and Cash Registers and bank reconciliation statements. Submits registers, together with all supporting receipts and vouchers to the Programme Director.
• Supports the replenishing of the programmes petty cash float and ensures this is responsibly and effectively used at all times.
• Banks all income received and effect all cash withdrawals.
• Administers the programme payroll in a timely manner. Ensures correct payment of income tax and other statutory deductions before 5th of the following month.
• Submits a projected income and expense form and requests regular transfers to ensure sufficient running cost funds are received for the programme through the Programme Director.
• Timely capturing data into the financial management system.
• Prepares and supports internal and external financial audits.
• Timely preparation and presentation of all financial reports to the Programme Director for submission.
• Assists the Programme Director in the preparation of the annual budget of the Programme.
• Monitors expenditures, ensuring the programme is run as economically as possible, in accordance with the provisions of the annual budget. Reports any irregularities to the Programme Director.
• Safely stores and secures all cash, cheque books and financial records at all times.
• Disseminate and checks to ensure that any financial policies, as established by SOSKinderdorf International or the National Association, are implemented and adhered to.
• At all times ensures that personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS CV beneficiaries and their families as well as SOS co-workers is handled confidentially and in accordance with prevailing SOS-Kinderdorf International data protection laws.
• Supervise and appraise locational accountants and Cashiers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration( Finance or Accounting option)
• At least CPA (11) with 3 years working experience in a busy accounting environment, 2 of which should be in an NGO setup.
• Ability to set up and maintain financial systems and develop internal control procedures.
• Hands on experience in computerized accounting applications / software is a must.
• Be conversant with Kenyan taxation laws, legal & statutory requirements and ability to prepare income tax returns.
• Experience working with Navision system will be an added advantage