Project Accountant at Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT)

Reporting to the Finance Manager, ensures the financial integrity, transparency and accountability of all financial transactions related to project activities. He/ she must provide consolidated financial plans and reports for the projects as needed within the requirements of donors and partners.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial project reports are prepared in accordance with contractual agreements
• Liaise with auditor and prepare audit schedules during project and institution Audits.
• Oversee asset management and finally depreciate assets at the end of the year.
• Project fund management (Receive and disburse funds on our behalf).
• Respond to donor queries relating to programmes/ projects.
• Filing of programme financial support documents/payment documents.
• Prepare Annual and Bi-annual project report as per contractual agreements.
• Submission of financial reports to the donors.
• Ensure to comply with internal and external regulations with the respective support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounts or related field from a credited institution of higher learning. In addition, applicants must be CPA (K) holders or an equivalent related field from a credited institution of higher learning.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a demanding environment or an International organization, on general accounting ledger, and financial reporting; and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Experience of developing financial operational systems and schedules.
• Knowledge and proficiency in finance/accounting principles (comply with regulations and laws).
• Must have the ability to plan and work with limited supervision.

Specialized Knowledge and skills required

• Experience in monitoring implementation of project activities.
• Proven ability to work with multiple teams.
• Experience of leading on financial aspects of multi-country donor contract management and providing advice on complex financial management.
• Sound knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation.
• Networking and partnership building skills.
• Experience in using accounting software’s appropriate for a large international organization (e.g. SUN Accounts, Pastel Evolution and Vision Excel).
• Experience of developing financial operational systems and schedules.

Personal Attributes

• Have strong relationship management.
• Excellent time management.
• Team player with excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate deliverables/outcomes.
• Good understanding of financial management and reporting processes.