Project Accountant at Farming Systems Kenya

The accountant will be responsible for preparing payments and accounting reports for the project.

Essential Character and Character traits

Born again Christian, result oriented, values committed, self-motivated, accountable and honest Reporting to the senior accountant, the project accountant will undertake the following duties

• Preparation of monthly project financial reports.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Prepare a monthly income and expenditure account.
• Prepare a quarterly consolidated income and expenditure account.
• Prepare a quarterly balance sheet.
• Maintain ledger books, Assets register and depreciation schedules for assets.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets.
• Prepare consolidated final accounts for annual and other audits.
• Check requests and make cheque payments for the organization.
• Enhance staff time management and ensure signing of time sheets.
• Undertake specific human resource and administration duties.

Skills and Requirements

•  CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least five years accounting experience in a busy NGO accounting department.
• Computer literate and proven knowledge in accounting packages.
• Can work under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision