Program Accountant (NGO) at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements:

• Support in maintaining accurate financial records, including financial transactions, reconciling bank accounts, and preparing financial statements.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager in ensuring proper disbursement, accounting, budgeting, and reporting of project funds in compliance with local and donor regulations.
• Support in ensuring the maintenance of program accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, issuing payments, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Support the preparation of periodical management reports like the expense tracker.
• Assist in tracking program budgets, including monitoring budget adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of program-related yearly tax returns, ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Support the preparation of program audits, such as gathering financial data and documentation and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Support the preparation of periodic program management and financial reports.
• Follow up with vendors to provide receipts after payments and petty cash reconciliation.
• Track program-related payments to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing donor fund accounts.
• Must have knowledge of international donor rules and standard tools for budgeting, spending and reporting.
• Have strong technical & IFRS & GAAP knowledge.
• Qualified Accountants (ACCA/CPA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Familiar with government policies and regulations on taxation.
• Proven financial management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
• Proficiency in management systems.
• Sound interpersonal and Administration skills.